Saudi Arabia in the middle east conflict | Saudi Arabia's Role in the Iran-Israel War | Saudi Arabia's Role in the Middle East Conflict
As the Iran-Israel conflict intensifies, Saudi Arabia is emerging as a key diplomatic player working to prevent a broader regional war. From Israel’s surprise “Rising Lion” operation to Iran’s warnings of retaliation, tensions are boiling in the Middle East. But Riyadh is choosing diplomacy over escalation.
In this video, we break down:
Saudi Arabia’s quiet but strategic response The Crown Prince’s direct talks with world leaders Iran’s threats against U.S. bases in Gulf countries Backchannel messages urging peace talks The future of Saudi-Israel normalization Insights from experts like Richard Weitz, Vali Nasr & Graeme Wood
This is not just a regional conflict — it’s a global balancing act involving diplomacy, deterrence, and shifting alliances.
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🎙️ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:29 Riyadh’s Backchannel Diplomacy to De-Escalate Iran-Israel Tensions 1:01 U.S. Reliance on Saudi Arabia to De-Escalate Tensions 1:17 Trump Issues New Statement on Iran Attack 1:28 Saudi Arabia’s Role in Mediating Recent Global Conflicts 1:41 MBS Calls Greek PM Over Iran-Israel Crisis 1:55 Tehran Threatens Retaliation on Gulf Bases 2:31 Riyadh Advises Iran to Avoid War 2:44 Vali Nasr on Iran’s Grand Strategy 2:59 Riyadh Slams Killing of Haniyeh & Consulate Bombing 3:27 Saudi Sources: Attacks Weaken Iran, Benefit Gulf 3:39 Riyadh’s Path to Normalization with Israel 4:14 Conclusion
