RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Tuesday discussed regional developments in the Middle East with his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger in Riyadh.
During the meeting, the two leaders also reviewed bilateral ties and discussed the latest developments in the region and their serious repercussions for security and stability, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
#Riyadh | Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan received Foreign Minister of Austria Beate Meinl-Reisinger. 🇸🇦🇦🇹 pic.twitter.com/aNgBQGr0Lf
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) April 7, 2026
Meanwhile, the Saudi Defence Ministry announced on social media that 18 drones were intercepted and destroyed on Tuesday.
“Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence Major General Turki Al-Malki stated that seven ballistic missiles launched toward Eastern Region were intercepted and destroyed, and that debris from the missiles fell in the vicinity of energy facilities,” the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran that began on February 28 has plunged the Middle East into deep turmoil.
Iran has been carrying out attacks on Israel and also targeting neighbouring Gulf countries that are not part of the conflict.
Iran has also closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which nearly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes.
US President Donald Trump has set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of sweeping military action against the country’s infrastructure if it fails to comply, as tensions across the Middle East continue to escalate.
