Saudi, US defense ministers discuss Houthi attacks, regional de-escalation in phone call
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone call with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday. During the call, they reviewed prospects for strategic defense cooperation between the two countries. They discussed regional and international developments, particularly efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region and the terrorist Houthi militia's continued attacks on Saudi Arabia.