Saudi king names counterterrorism czar as new crown prince
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Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Wednesday removed his half-brother from the post of crown prince and named his nephew, the country's Interior Minister, in his place.
The post of crown prince secures Prince Mohammed bin Nayef as the most likely successor to King Salman. He is widely known internationally as Saudi Arabia's counterterrorism czar and was previously deputy crown prince. He takes over the post of crown prince from Prince Muqrin.
The royal decree also announced that the king's son, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been appointed deputy crown prince. He is believed to be around 30 years old and is also the country's defense minister. As deputy crown prince, the prince is essentially seen as being second in line to the throne.
