Saudis Rewrite Succession as King Replaces Heir With Son

Saudis Rewrite Succession as King Replaces Heir With Son
Saudi Interior Ministry via AP

King Salman of Saudi Arabia promoted his 31-year-old son, Mohammed bin Salman, to be next in line to the throne on Wednesday, further empowering a young, activist leader at a time when the kingdom is struggling with low oil prices, a rivalry with Iran and conflicts across the Middle East.

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