Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud is the current Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia. He is newsworthy due to Saudi Arabia's active role in regional diplomacy and its response to perceived threats. Recently, Saudi Arabia has been involved in efforts to de-escalate tensions between the US and Iran, participating in a team with Pakistan, Turkiye, and Egypt for backchannel talks. Simultaneously, Saudi Arabia has taken a firm stance against Iran, expelling Iran's military attache and four embassy staff following a drone strike on the Saudi port of Yanbu, attributed to Iran after the Strait of Hormuz was blocked. This expulsion highlights the complex and often contradictory nature of Saudi Arabia's foreign policy, balancing diplomatic engagement with a strong defense of its national interests.