UK Prime Minister David Cameron spoke with King Salman of Saudi Arabia on Saudi action in Yemen and the negotiations on Iran's nuclear capabilities.
"The Prime Minister thanked King Salman for hosting the Foreign Secretary earlier this week for discussions on Yemen and Iran, which both agreed had been very worthwhile," a Downing Street spokesperson said on Friday.
“The Prime Minister emphasised the UK’s firm political support for the Saudi action in Yemen, noting that it was right to do everything possible to deter Houthi aggression, to support President Hadi and his legitimate government," the statement added.
They both expressed concern that Houthi action would lead to an escalation in terrorism and extremism enabling AQAP and Daesh to find a foothold in Yemen, which would pose a serious threat to both our nations. He reiterated that Britain will do all it can to support the Saudis to stop that from happening and offered to provide further UK support, the statement further said.
"This was welcomed by King Salman."
"The Prime Minister also urged King Salman to put strong non-military pressure on the Houthis, Saleh and Iran to pull back from the brink and engage in the political process in good faith."
Finally, the Prime Minister reassured His Majesty that while negotiations on Iran’s nuclear capabilities are proceeding, the UK would never agree a deal that did not stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon, the statement underlined.