Obama thanks Saudi Arabia for helping fighting IS

The White House says Obama met Wednesday with Saudi Arabia's Prince Mutaib. He's the son of King Abdullah and the head of the Saudi Arabian National Guard.

The White House says Obama praised Saudi Arabia's role in promoting Mideast peace and stability and in engaging with Iraq's new government. Saudi Arabia is one of a handful of Arab countries playing a role in the coalition conducting airstrikes against IS.

Obama and the Saudi prince also discussed the security situation in Yemen, pending nuclear negotiations with Iran and efforts to fight the Ebola epidemic.

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