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Saudi Arabia has asked the Trump administration to “give diplomacy a chance” before US President Donald Trump makes a final decision on whether to launch military action against Iran
October 30, 2026
According to Axios, regional mediators led by Qatar are trying to reach a diplomatic deal to restart negotiations between the US and Iran and prevent the resumption of war after the midterm elections, three US, Israeli and regional sources say. Riyadh is concerned that if Trump orders a strike on Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian military could retaliate by targeting Saudi Arabia, including its water and electricity infrastructure, as well as facilities linked to the oil and energy sectors, The Jerusalem Post and Jerusalem Post report. Why it matters: A renewed bombing offensive appears likely shortly after the midterms without a last-minute deal, Axios reports.
According to Axios, regional mediators led by Qatar are trying to reach a diplomatic deal to restart negotiations between the US and Iran and prevent the resumption of war after the midterm elections, three US, Israeli and regional sources say. Riyadh is concerned that if Trump orders a strike on Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian military could retaliate by targeting Saudi Arabia, including its water and electricity infrastructure, as well as facilities linked to the oil and energy sectors, The Jerusalem Post and Jerusalem Post report. Why it matters: A renewed bombing offensive appears likely shortly after the midterms without a last-minute deal, Axios reports. Axios reports that on Monday, IDF chief of staff Gen. Eyal Zamir spoke with CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper to coordinate ahead of potential attacks.
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The Jerusalem Post and Jerusalem Post report that Riyadh is concerned that if Trump orders a strike on Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian military could retaliate by targeting Saudi Arabia, including its water and electricity infrastructure, as well as facilities linked to the oil and energy sectors. The Jerusalem Post and Jerusalem Post report that the delegation also included Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud. It was suspended after the UN Security Council reimposed "snapback" sanctions on Iran a month later, Axios reports.
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- The Jerusalem Post — Saudi Arabia asks Donald Trump to give Iran negotiations a chance before striking - The Jerusalem Post
- Haaretz — Qatari Mediators Return to Tehran to Push for U.S.-Iran Deal, Official Says - Haaretz
- Axios — Iran pressed to make nuke concessions as massive post-midterms strikes loom
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