Oman to join Saudi-led military coalition: SPA
Oman has reportedly expressed willingness to join Saudi Arabia’s so-called coalition to fight terrorism, as Riyadh’s deadly war on Yemen and the kingdom’s support for extremist groups continue to wreak havoc across the region.
According to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Oman’s defense minister, Badr bin Saud al Busaidi, sent a letter to Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, announcing the decision.
Omani officials have not commented on the report yet.
The news comes in the lead-up to Prince Mohammad’s planned visit to Oman in the coming weeks which is aimed at paving the way for a visit by Saudi King Salman to Oman, the SPA report said.
The king’s trip is expected to help boost security, military and economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Oman, it added.
Saudi Arabia claims the alliance is aimed at fighting terrorism, but the kingdom is known for sponsoring extremist and terrorist groups, including Daesh, al-Nusra and other al-Qaeda affiliates.
Under the same coalition, Riyadh has been leading a deadly war on Yemen since late 2015 in a bid to restore power to its former president and ally Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi.
The war has claimed the lives of more than 11,400 Yemenis and destroyed the poor Arab country's vital infrastructure.
UAE says 3 Uzbeks arrested over Israeli-Moldovan rabbi's murder
Iran rejects involvement in murder of Israeli rabbi in UAE
Hamas denies reports about political bureau relocation to Turkey as false
Iran’s economy grew 2.7% y/y in Sep quarter: CBI
VIDEO | Freelancers in Gaza strive to stay online amid genocide
Mikati demands Israel's withdrawal from south Lebanon
Yemeni army strikes Israeli military sites with drones
‘Clock ticking’: UNRWA slams unjustifiable killing of children in Gaza
BP to be sued in Britain for supplying oil to Israel
VIDEO | Press TV's news headlines
Israeli strikes on north Gaza hospital ‘extremely dangerous, terrifying’: Director
PressTV NEWSLETTER
now
This makes it easy to access the Press TV website
