King Salman To Step Down Next Month in Saudi Arabia To Clear Way For Mohammed Bin Salman

The report stated that Mohammed bin Salman will also focus on increasing the influence of Saudi Arabia in the Middle-East region. The authority of the oil-rich country was challenged by its arch rivals Lebanon and Iran. Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia reached its zenith when a missile attack near Riyadh was foiled on November 4.

Updated: November 17, 2017 6:27 PM IST

By India.com News Desk

Saudi's Prince Mohammed Becomes Uncrowned King Amid Concerns Over Father's Failing Health
Saudi's Prince Mohammed Becomes Uncrowned King Amid Concerns Over Father's Failing Health

Riyadh, Nov 17: After the unprecedented Saudi purge,  32-year-old crown prince Mohammed bin Salman might take over the baton from his father King Salman. A report by the Daily Mail stated King Salman would step down next week and handover the empire to his son in a ceremony. The transfer of power would be the first generational shift in the House of Sauds in over 6o years.

Highlights

  • The report stated that Mohammed bin Salman will also focus on increasing the influence of Saudi Arabia in the Middle-East region.
  • The authority of the oil-rich country was challenged by its arch rivals Lebanon and Iran.
  • Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia reached its zenith when a missile attack near Riyadh was foiled on November 4.

Until now, only King Abdul Aziz’s sons were running the kingdom. However, the purge, aimed at removing the influential prices and ministers, has paved the way for easy takeover for next-generation crown price Mohammad bin Salman.

A Daily Mail report suggested that King Salman would continue to hold the title of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the holiest sites for all Muslims of the world. Mohammed bin Salman was made crown price in June 2017, superseding Prince Mohammed bin Nayef. Currently, the 32-year-old crown prince is the youngest defence minister of the world. Mohammed is currently.

The shift of power in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is speculated to have been consented by the US as President Donald tweeted on November 7, I have great confidence in King Salman and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, they know exactly what they are doing.

The report stated that Mohammed bin Salman will also focus on increasing the influence of Saudi Arabia in the Middle-East region. The authority of the oil-rich country was challenged by its arch rivals Lebanon and Iran. Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia reached its zenith when a missile attack near Riyadh was foiled on November 4.

The report stated the crown prince is banking on the support of Israel to limit Lebanon. He has already promised billions of dollars to Israel in direct financial aid. He cannot confront Hezbollah in Lebanon without Israel. Plan B is to fight Hezbollah in Syria

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