Latest News: Saudi anti-terrorist coalition forms
Saudi anti-terrorist coalition forms Riyadh - Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday the formation of a military alliance of 34 countries, including the Gulf countries, Egypt and Turkey to fight "terrorism" in the Muslim world. It does not include the Alliance, led by Saudi Shiite regional rival of the Kingdom of Iran, or Syria and Iraq. The news agency said Saudi Arabia will be based in Riyadh "to coordinate and support military operations to combat terrorism", with the participation of the Middle East, African and Asian countries. He said the coalition address "the problem of the Islamic world with terrorism and will be a partner in the global fight against this scourge," Saudi Defence Minister and Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told a news conference in Riyadh. SPA said arrangements would be made for "coordination with friendly peace-loving nations and international bodies in order to support international efforts to combat ter...