Riyadh – Mubasher: Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef has been relieved of his post as the prime minister and interior minister, according to a royal order released by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman has become the next in line to the Saudi throne, becoming the deputy prime minister and retains his defence and other portfolios, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.