Home Industry Obama Calls Saudi King Salman To Discuss Yemen -White House Obama and King Salman also reportedly agreed that a negotiated political solution was necessary to achieving lasting stability in Yemen. by Reuters April 19, 2015 Follow us Follow on Google News Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on X Follow on LinkedIn President Barack Obama spoke by telephone with Saudi King Salman on Friday to discuss developments in Yemen, the White House said in a statement. It said Obama and King Salman agreed that a negotiated political solution was necessary to achieving lasting stability in Yemen, where Houthi rebels are battling supporters of President Abd-Rabbu Mansour. Obama also underscored the U.S. commitment to Saudi Arabia’s security, the White House said. 0 Comments