SDHAKA: audi Arabia has said it is satisfied with US assurances on its nuclear deal with Iran, following talks between US President Barack Obama and Saudi King Salman in Washington DC.

At a press briefing at the Saudi Arabian embassy on Friday, Saudi foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir said the countries had agreed on ways ‘to counter Iran’s negative activities’ in the Middle East and ensure Tehran could not develop a nuclear weapon.

‘The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is satisfied with these assurances after having spent the last two months consulting with its allies in Europe and other places,’ Jubeir said, Al jazeera publishes this report on Saturday.

‘We believe this agreement will contribute to security and stability in the region by preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear capability.’

Jubeir said the two countries had also agreed on strengthening military cooperation and the ‘fast-tracking of military systems and weapons technology’ from the US to Saudi Arabia.

Other issues discussed included anti-terror strategy and the situation in Yemen, where Saudi forces are part of a coalition taking on Houthi rebels who control large parts of the country.

The two leaders have been seeking a renewal of an historic American-Saudi strategic partnership that has frayed recently amid a rising set of challenges in the Middle East.

The civil war in Syria and the recent collapse in global oil prices were also discussed.

** Saudi king, Obama discuss Iran

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