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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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Reuters broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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