Boris Johnson speaks with Saudi foreign minister after proxy war spat

Boris Johnson speaks with Saudi foreign minister after proxy war spat

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has met Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir to discuss the countries’ relationship and the civil war in Yemen.Saudi Arabia is leading a coalition of Arab forces targeting Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthi rebels. More than 10,000 people have been killed in the conflict so far.The meeting takes place after a diplomatic furore greeted a recording of Johnson accusing Saudi Arabia of fighting proxy wars in the Middle East emerged on 8 December. Dec 11, 2016