Blinken meets with Saudi crown prince in Riyadh

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Monday, a US official said.

Blinken is currently in Saudi Arabia as part of an extensive Middle East tour focused on engaging with Arab allies regarding post-war Gaza issues.

Additionally, he aims to urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to implement measures demanded by US President Joe Biden earlier this month to enhance the humanitarian conditions in Gaza.