Obama Assures Saudi King's Concerns About Iran, Yemen, Syria

U.S. President Barack Obama says the United States and Saudi Arabia continue to cooperate closely in countering terrorist activity in the Middle East and around the world, including the battle against Islamic State militants. Obama made his remarks before meeting with Saudi King Salman at the White House Friday, in the Arab leader’s first visit to the United States since ascending the throne in January, following the death of King Abdullah.