Key facts
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper in Jeddah.
- The officials discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the US.
- They also discussed recent developments across the region and efforts to enhance its security and stability.
- The meeting occurred amid efforts to de-escalate regional tensions.
- The US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, sparking a war.
- Iran responded by targeting several countries in the region with missiles and drones.
- Iran also blocked commercial shipping, including oil and gas shipments, through the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Adm. Brad Cooper, the commander of US Central Command, in Jeddah on September 14, 2026, to discuss regional de-escalation efforts. The talks focused on cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States in defense, as well as recent developments and efforts to enhance security and stability in the region.
The meeting takes place in the context of a war sparked by the US and Israel's attack on Iran on February 28, 2026. Iran's response included targeting several countries in the region with missiles and drones, and blocking commercial shipping, including oil and gas shipments, through the Strait of Hormuz.