23 January 2015Mohammed bin Salman Appointed Defence MinisterMohammed bin Salman Al Saud
Takes office as minister of defence after King Salman's accession.
Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 2015, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Takes office as minister of defence after King Salman's accession.
Appoints Mohammed bin Salman as minister of defence.
Becomes crown prince following King Salman's accession.
Succeeds King Abdullah as the seventh king of Saudi Arabia.
Authorizes the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen.
Becomes a central Saudi decision-maker in the campaign.
Coalition air operations begin against Houthi-controlled targets.
Oversees Saudi defense policy as coalition operations begin.
Authorizes Saudi participation in the coalition intervention in Yemen.
Oversees Saudi defence policy as the Yemen intervention begins.
Serves as spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition.
Briefs media on air operations and campaign objectives.
Military operations continue alongside stated political and humanitarian goals.
Announces transition from Decisive Storm to Restoring Hope.
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