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Saudi king approves hosting U.S. troops to enhance security in the region: SPA

Reuters | Posted: July 19, 2019, 10:03 a.m. | Updated: July 19, 2019, 8:51 p.m. | 1 Min Read

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RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's King Salman approved hosting U.S. forces in the Kingdom to boost regional security and stability, the state news agency (SPA) reported on Friday.

The decision aims "to increase joint cooperation in defense of regional security and stability and to preserve its peace" SPA said, quoting a ministry of defense official.

(Reporting by Alaa Swilam and Marwa Rashad; Editing by Chris Reese)

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