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Prince Turki bin Saud al-Kabir had pleaded guilty to shooting a man following a brawl.
The Committee on the Rights of the Child also condemned the Saudi-led coalition’s airstrikes on Yemen.
Rights groups say the president needs to speak out against the country's dire record.
More and more people in Washington are unhappy with the kingdom, and it's running out of ways to respond.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
"We have been active from the early moments to lessen tensions to prevent a disaster from happening that could affect the entire region."
The two countries have never been friends, but the increased tensions in recent months have a lot to do with the United States.
Western news outlets fear consequences across the Middle East and want the U.S. to take a tougher stance.
Such comments are not likely to end the diplomatic standoff between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
The announcement comes after increased tensions following the execution of a prominent cleric.