Senior U.S. and Saudi officials held talks aimed at strengthening cooperation on a range of regional security issues, with particular attention to the conflict in Yemen and the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
The meetings addressed ongoing hostilities involving Yemen's Houthi movement, which have posed a persistent challenge to the region. Discussions centred on coordination and potential measures to respond to Houthi attacks that have at times targeted shipping and infrastructure.
Delegates also considered the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but vital waterway through which a significant share of the world's oil shipments pass. Ensuring safe passage for commercial vessels and preventing escalation of maritime incidents were reported to be key elements of the talks.
Participants described the sessions as part of broader efforts to deepen security cooperation between Washington and Riyadh. Details on specific agreements or follow-up steps were not immediately disclosed by either side.