Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper and his delegation in Jeddah.
The meeting addressed relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States, as well as the latest developments in the region. Saudi Minister of State, Cabinet member and National Security Adviser Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban also attended the talks.
Yemen tensions and attacks on energy facilities
The meeting took place as tensions between government forces and the Houthis increased in Yemen. The Houthis carried out attacks targeting energy facilities in Saudi Arabia.
After drone attacks launched from Iraq targeted the Riyadh and Medina regions, the East-West Pipeline was temporarily shut down last week as a precaution.
The start of the conflict in Yemen
The war in Yemen began when the Houthis seized control of the capital, Sanaa, as well as several provinces, in September 2014.
The Saudi-led Arab coalition intervened in March 2015 to support the internationally recognized government.