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July 31, 2026
Saudi Defense Minister Urges De-escalation in Iran Conflict During White House Visit
- Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman delivered a message from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urging de-escalation of the Iran conflict.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed skepticism about diplomatic efforts with Iran during a meeting with President Trump.
- Trump faces increasing pressure from Republicans to wind down the conflict as it expands, with military options under consideration.
- Diplomatic talks appear stalled, with fears that internal divisions within Iran complicate negotiations.
2 Sources
- Few signs of talks between US and Iran as Trump hears from different corners on path forwardJul 31, 2026 at 1:23 PM · CNN
- Scoop: Saudi crown prince raises concerns over Trump's plans for massive Iran strikesAug 1, 2026 at 11:49 PM · Axios