Saudi Defense Minister Warns Trump That Inaction on Iran Will Embolden Regime

Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman told US officials in a private meeting that Iran’s regime would become more emboldened if not attacked, Axios reported.

The American news outlet reported Saturday, citing four sources, that the defense minister warned Iran would appear stronger if the US does not take military action against the country.

US-Saudi relations have evolved significantly since President Trump’s first term when Riyadh was a key regional ally in confronting Iran.