Behind closed doors, Saudi Arabia is sending a very different message to Washington than the one it delivers publicly. As U.S.–Iran tensions quietly intensify, President Donald Trump has indirectly confirmed that Riyadh is warning against American hesitation — arguing that failing to strike Iran could embolden Tehran.

During a private briefing in Washington, DC, the Defence Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Khalid bin Salman (KBS), said that if the US President Donald Trump does not follow through with his threats,

The coalition architecture that once united Gulf powers against Iranian proxies is now divided, leaving the Houthis facing less coordinated pressure. The Iran-backed Houthis signaled Monday they may resume attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea,

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The $6.5 billion worth of sales to Israel includes 30 Apache attack helicopters, while Saudi Arabia is set to buy Patriot missiles worth $9 billion.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the Kingdom will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military action against Iran. The remarks came during a phone call between the crown prince, who also serves as prime minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported late Tuesday.

The United States has approved arms sales worth close to $6.7 billion for Israel and $9 billion for Saudi Arabia, deals that come as the Middle East remains on edge with President Donald Trump weighing military strikes on Iran.