Mohammed bin Salman Appointed Defence Minister
Takes office as minister of defence after King Salman's accession.
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2015 in Saudi Arabia
Explore 14 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 2015.
Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 2015
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January
Mohammed bin Salman Appointed Defence Minister
Appoints Mohammed bin Salman as minister of defence.
Succession of King Salman
Becomes crown prince following King Salman's accession.
Succession of King Salman
Succeeds King Abdullah as the seventh king of Saudi Arabia.
March
Operation Decisive Storm
Authorizes the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen.
Saudi Defence Leadership
Becomes a central Saudi decision-maker in the campaign.
Saudi-Led Intervention Begins
Coalition air operations begin against Houthi-controlled targets.
Saudi-Led Yemen Intervention
Oversees Saudi defense policy as coalition operations begin.
Saudi-Led Yemen Intervention
Authorizes Saudi participation in the coalition intervention in Yemen.
Yemen Campaign Oversight
Oversees Saudi defence policy as the Yemen intervention begins.
Coalition Operations Briefings
Serves as spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition.
Operation Decisive Storm Spokesman
Briefs media on air operations and campaign objectives.
April
Campaign Phase Renamed
Military operations continue alongside stated political and humanitarian goals.
Operation Restoring Hope
Announces transition from Decisive Storm to Restoring Hope.
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