How Saudi diplomacy is thwarting Trump’s desire for war with Iran
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Despite a recent US military build-up in the Middle East seemingly aimed at Iran, a full-scale war has been averted, partially due to Saudi Arabia's diplomatic intervention. In 2023, China brokered a detente between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which now acts as a deterrent, preventing further escalation. Saudi Arabia has reportedly refused the US permission to use its airspace and territory for an attack on Iran. While the US has increased its "maximum pressure" campaign through sanctions and rhetoric, Iran's limited military capabilities and unwillingness to directly confront the US, even after provocations, have further influenced the situation. Despite some in the Trump administration urging for more aggressive action, a wider conflict has so far been avoided.
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