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Saudi Minister Privately Warns Trump Inaction Would Embolden Iran
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman warned that U.S. inaction would embolden Iran’s regime amid escalating tensions and military buildup in the Middle East.
- On Jan 29, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman warned in Washington that inaction would embolden Iran, according to four sources in the room.
- The U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a massive U.S. military buildup in the Gulf while considering targeted strikes on Iranian security forces and leaders, officials say.
- On Thursday, KBS met with Rubio, Hegseth, Witkoff, and Caine, sharing intelligence on Iranian targets, Axios reports.
- That Gulf official said the region was 'stuck' because U.S. strikes risk 'bad outcomes' while not striking could strengthen Iran, according to the source.
- Publicly, Gulf states have sought to de-escalate, yet just three weeks ago Saudi Arabia warned the U.S. against bombing Iran amid a military buildup in the Middle East.
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U.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region.
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Jewish Leaders to Meet Saudi Defense Chief in D.C.
Groups invited to the meeting include the American Jewish Committee, the Anti-Defamation League, the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, and the Republican Jewish Coalition, according to Jewish Insider.
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