US-Iran Conflict Escalates as Saudi Arabia Joins Military Actions
The US-Iran conflict has entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia joins military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies, while diplomatic efforts to end the war have stalled.
Saudi Arabia publicly joined the US in striking multiple logistics and weapons sites used by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, following drone attacks on the kingdom. The move is seen as a message to Iran that it won't tolerate targeting Saudi oil infrastructure.
The strikes come after several days of relative calm, but both sides have carried out military actions in the last 24 hours, risking a return to all-out war. President Trump has threatened Iran with 'very hard' retaliation, while Iran's deputy foreign minister says his country has made no requests to restart diplomatic talks.
The conflict has deepened mistrust between Washington and Tehran, with analysts calling for a strategy to resume negotiations. The US administration does not seem to have a plan in place, despite efforts by some mediators to get talks restarted.