Saudi defense minister holds urgent meeting with Vance after Iraq strikes

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman told Vice President Vance at the White House Wednesday that despite the joint U.S.-Saudi strike on pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, Saudi Arabia still favors de-escalation with Iran, a source familiar with the meeting told Axios. Why it matters: The source said the objective

Iraq calls urgent security meeting after US and Saudi attacks MEE staff on Wed, 07/29/2026 - 09:26 Riyadh's participation in strikes follows drone and missile attacks on its oil facilities from Iranian-allied forces in Yemen and Iraq Iraqis inspect damage on 29 July after overnight Saudi a

Saudi forces intercept drones coming from Iraq: defense ministry  Arab News