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King Salman Supports Trump's Peace Initiative After Hospitalization

1/21/2026

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, 90, chaired a cabinet meeting on January 20, 2025, after leaving hospital where he underwent tests for lung inflammation.
A video showed him actively participating in the meeting.
He expressed support for United States President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative, aimed at resolving Gaza and potentially addressing other regional issues.
The meeting underscores the king's role in diplomacy despite health concerns.

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, 90, chaired a cabinet meeting on January 20, 2025, after leaving hospital where he underwent tests for lung inflammation.
A video showed him actively participating in the meeting.
He expressed support for United States President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative, aimed at resolving Gaza and potentially addressing other regional issues.
The meeting underscores the king's role in diplomacy despite health concerns.