{"id":8467,"date":"2026-07-30T08:51:56","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T08:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=8467"},"modified":"2026-07-30T08:51:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T08:51:57","slug":"saudi-defense-minister-holds-urgent-meeting-with-u-s-president-delivers-message-from-crown-prince-u-s-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=8467","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Defense Minister Holds Urgent Meeting with U.S. President, Delivers Message from Crown Prince: U.S. Media"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Washington, D.C.:<\/strong> Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman<\/strong> held an urgent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump<\/strong>, during which he conveyed a special message from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman<\/strong>, according to U.S. media reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media reports said the primary purpose of the meeting was to deliver the Crown Prince’s message directly to the U.S. leadership amid growing regional tensions in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earlier, during a separate meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance<\/strong>, Prince Khalid emphasized that Saudi Arabia seeks to reduce tensions with Iran<\/strong> and supports efforts to prevent further escalation in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the reports, the Saudi defense minister said that Iran-backed Iraqi militias<\/strong> had crossed a “red line” by attacking critical infrastructure and energy installations, prompting Saudi Arabia to respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He reportedly stressed, however, that Saudi Arabia’s military action in Iraq was not intended to escalate tensions<\/strong>, but rather to demonstrate that the Kingdom is prepared to defend itself against threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prince Khalid also told Vice President Vance that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu<\/strong> is advocating for increased pressure and confrontation with Iran, while Saudi Arabia believes de-escalation is the more beneficial course<\/strong> for regional stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Citing informed sources, U.S. media reported that the Saudi strikes in Iraq were also intended to send a message to the Houthi movement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the reports, the Saudi defense minister informed the U.S. vice president that Saudi Arabia has the capability to deal with the Houthis on its own<\/strong> and does not currently require direct U.S. military involvement<\/strong> regarding the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prince Khalid also said that talks with the Houthis are continuing<\/strong>, indicating that diplomatic channels remain open alongside Saudi Arabia’s security measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reported meetings come at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with regional powers seeking to balance military preparedness and diplomatic engagement to prevent a broader conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neither the White House nor Saudi authorities had immediately released an official statement providing further details of the discussions at the time of the media reports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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