And, according to the source, the transcript suggests that a series of phone calls are made, briefing them on progress. Turkish officials believe the calls were made to senior figures in Riyadh. US President Donald Trump has been at odds with the CIA, which, sources say, has concluded bin Salman personally ordered the killing. Despite his desperate pleas, the last discernible words the transcript records for Khashoggi are:"I can't breathe." Saudi officials say al-Qahtani has been removed from his former position as media chief to the crown prince.

Source: CNN December 09, 2018 21:56 UTC