RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan in Jeddah on Monday, during which they urged the safety of international waterways.
During the meeting, they also discussed ties between the Kingdom and Singapore, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
#Jeddah | Foreign Minister HH Prince @FaisalbinFarhan receives Foreign Minister of Singapore, H.E. Dr Vivian Balakrishnan. 🇸🇦🇸🇬 pic.twitter.com/aOtbEAUBUs
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) May 4, 2026
While reviewing regional developments, they stressed the need to safeguard maritime routes to support regional and global security, the foreign ministry added.
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhance cooperation across various fields. They also discussed developments in the region and emphasized the importance of supporting efforts to protect maritime corridors and ensure their stability,…
— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) May 4, 2026
Earlier, the United States military said it destroyed six Iranian small boats in the Strait of Hormuz after they allegedly targeted commercial vessels, in a fresh escalation despite the ceasefire between the US and Iran.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation was carried out by military helicopters and guided-missile destroyers operating in the region.
Admiral Brad Cooper said US forces had “successfully neutralised” the threat posed to commercial shipping.
He said Iran had launched multiple cruise missiles, drones, and small boats towards vessels under US protection, but added that “every one” of the threats had been defeated.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump downplayed tensions after US warships entered the Strait of Hormuz and said that Iran had “taken some shots” but caused no harm apart from damage to a South Korean vessel.
US Central Command said it would support the action with 15,000 personnel, guided-missile destroyers, and more than 100 aircraft.
