US, Saudi Arabia issue joint terrorist designation

Published May 19, 2017 5:24pm ET



The United States and Saudi Arabia issued a first-of-its-kind joint terrorism designation on Friday, targeting the allies’ foremost adversary in the region.

“[The designation] is the latest example of the strong partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia in combating the financing of terrorism,” the State Department announcement said.

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