Saudi wants to mediate between the United States an Iran in their efforts to reach a new nuclear deal, CNN reported on Sunday, claiming the Saudis are concerned that the severe blows to Iran’s proxies in the Middle East in the past year, could encourage the regime in Tehran to achieve nuclear capability. The U.S. State Department did not comment on this report.
“Saudi officials see the current regional landscape as a historic opportunity to de-escalate tensions with Iran and improve ties, insisting that they want no part in any American or Israeli confrontation with the country,” CNN said.
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Iranian vice president Dr. Mohammadreza Aref during a visit to Saudi Arabia late last year
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“I want Iran to be a great and successful Country, but one that cannot have a Nuclear Weapon. Reports that the United States, working in conjunction with Israel, is going to blow Iran into smithereens,’ ARE GREATLY EXAGGERATED,” Trump posted on Truth Social last week.
President Trump speaks about Iran
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The discussions reportedly covered a range of U.S. support options, from direct military assistance—including intelligence sharing and aerial refueling—to political backing for an Israeli ultimatum demanding Iran abandon its nuclear program.
The shipment, which contained approximately 1,600 MK-84 heavy munitions was transferred to Air Force bases throughout the country. Defense Minister Israel Katz said that this “represents a significant asset for the Air Force and the IDF,” and thanked U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration for their “unwavering support of the State of Israel.”