Saudi Arabia Intensifies Direct Engagement with Iran to De-escalate West Asia Conflict

Saudi Arabia has increased direct diplomatic and security engagements with Iran to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted regional stability and global markets. These efforts involve backchannel talks supported by several European and Middle Eastern countries, though it is unclear if senior leaders are involved. Iran has shown limited willingness to negotiate with the US or Israel, while Gulf states express frustration over the handling of recent hostilities and seek to avoid further escalation.