Saudi warplanes have bombed separatists in southern Yemen backed by the United Arab Emirates, leaving seven killed, amid tensions between the two Persian Gulf Arab nations.

The Saudi-led military coalition says it would respond directly and immediately to any military movements by the Aden-based and pro-secession Southern Transitional Council (STC) that undermine de-escalation efforts.

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense confers the King Abdulaziz Medal on Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia are committed to broadening cooperation in various areas, says Iran’s deputy foreign minister.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran pursues a strong region free from disruptive interference by certain extra-regional states.

Former Saudi intelligence chief Prince Turki al-Faisal has said Israel poses a major threat to regional stability.

Donald Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) grew tense last week over Israel, Axios reports.