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Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing

PRESS SECRETARY JOHN F. KIRBY: Okay, a couple things at the top. Today Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl met with Saudi Vice Minister of Defense, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman to reaffirm the U.S.-Saudi defense relationship. Undersecretary Kahl emphasized the U.S. commitment to helping Saudi Arabia defend its territory and its people. The two leaders discussed efforts to end the war in Yemen and share the U.S.-Saudi commitment to counter Iran's destabilizing activities. Dr. Kahl thanked the vice minister for working closely and constructively with U.S. Special Envoy Tim Lenderking to end the war in Yemen and condemn the Houthi cross-border attacks. The underse...