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Saudi Arabia Urges Trump Administration to Pursue Diplomacy Over Military Action on Iran
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Saudi Arabia has urged the Trump administration to pursue diplomacy with Iran before considering military action, citing fears of retaliation against its infrastructure. Senior Saudi officials requested more time for diplomatic efforts. A Saudi-led delegation met with Iranian leaders to ask them to avoid targeting Saudi oil and gas facilities, but Iran refused to commit. This comes after Iran previously targeted Saudi facilities during joint U.S.-Israeli military operations.
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- Saudi Arabia asked the Trump administration to "give diplomacy a chance" before deciding on military action against Iran.
- Riyadh fears Iran could retaliate against Saudi water, electricity, and energy infrastructure if the U.S. strikes.
- A Saudi-led delegation asked Iran to avoid targeting key oil and gas facilities, but Iran refused.
- Senior Saudi officials requested "more time" from U.S. counterparts for diplomatic efforts.
- Iran previously targeted Saudi facilities during joint U.S.-Israeli military operations in March.
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