Saudi Arabia Pressures Trump on Iran, UAE Targets Assets

0:00On March 25, Saudi Arabia is pressing President Trump to keep up the pressure on Iran, seeing it as a chance to reshape the Middle East. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman views the Iranian regime as a lasting threat and wants the campaign to continue, even as Trump signals he's close to. A deal. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates is targeting Iranian assets and weighing military involvement. The Pentagon plans to send 3,000 airborne troops to the region, possibly to target Iran's key oil export island of card, through which 90 percent of its crude flows. Regional strikes keep escalating, with Iranian missiles hitting Tel Aviv, drones aimed at Saudi oil fields, and Israeli air raids on Lebanon. Power outages hit Kuwait from Shrapnel, and Lebanon expelled Iran's ambassador amid talks to curb Hezbollah. Diplomatic efforts are picking up pace, though. Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt are mediating de-escalation calls, and Pakistan stands ready to host talks this week, between U.S. Vice President and JD Vance.

1:02And Iran's Muhammad Ghalibov, newly promoted to a top security role. Trump mentioned a valuable oil and gas concession from Iran as a positive sign, while sensitive discussions continue amid vows of victory from both sides. With sea spires and deals in play, the region hangs in a tense balance.