The United States welcomed the first indictments Thursday in the Saudi probe into the murder of Jamal Khashoggi as a "good first step," while urging Riyadh to pursue its investigations.
State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said there had been no prior coordination with the United States, which simultaneously announced sanctions against 17 Saudi officials over the killing. She did not rule out further sanctions as more details come to light in the case.
"We regard the announcement that they made as a good first step, it's a step in the right direction," Nauert told reporters.
"It is an initial investigation finding. It is important that those steps continue to be taken toward full accountability."
Saudi Arabia on Thursday called for the death penalty against five people accused of murdering the journalist inside the kingdom's Istanbul consulate, but absolved Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of any blame.
Children In Uganda Recreate Trump's Assassination Attempt, Internet Concerned Amid Health Concerns, Biden To Make Announcement On Re-Election Bid: Report Video: Trump's Unique Tribute To Firefighter Who Died In Pennsylvania Shooting 'Entire NEET Paper Solved In 45 Minutes Before Exam?': Top Court To Centre 32 Dead In Bangladesh Unrest, Protesters Set Fire To State TV Headquarters "Had God On My Side": Donald Trump Recounts Being Shot At During Rally Google Brings AI To US Broadcast Of Paris Olympics Video: Children Jump On E-Rickshaw, Chase Foreigners For Money In Delhi "Every Time I Try To Eat Healthy" - Video Creator's Editing Skills Amaze Internet Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.