DHAKA: King Salman of Saudi Arabia has met US President Barack Obama in Washington, on his first trip to the United States since assuming the throne in January.

The meeting comes amid a period of strained bilateral relations, reports BBC.

The king reiterated the concern of Gulf States over the recent deal on Iran's nuclear programme.

They fear that lifting sanctions could allow Iran to extend its support for militant groups and actions across the region they consider destabilising.

Obama pressed King Salman to ensure humanitarian organisations are given unrestricted access to Yemen, where the Saudis are leading a coalition against the Houthi rebel movement.

"We share concerns about Yemen and the need to restore a function government that is inclusive and that can relieve the humanitarian situation there," Obama said after the meeting.

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