Saudi Warns Iran: Diplomacy or Retaliation

0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest from around the world. Saudi Arabia has warned Iran that it wants a diplomatic end to the conflict with the United States, but attacks on the Kingdom or its energy sites. Could force a strong response. Sources say Riyadh made this clear in talks with Tehran and mid-recent drone and missile strikes on Gulf states. Two days before an Iranian presidential speech, Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan spoke directly with his Iranian counterpart. He stressed openness to mediation for de-escalation and noted that Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations have not allowed the United States to use there. Airspace or bases against Iran. Iran's President Masood Pzezschian apologized to neighboring Gulf countries for strikes that hit civilian areas. He said Iran's leadership approved suspending attacks on nearby nations unless they attack first. Iranian officials confirm regular contact with Saudi Arabia, which promised not to let its territory be used against Tehran.

1:01However, doubts remain about a real shift. Reports show more strikes on Gulf states that, same Saturday, and Iran's top military command declared, United States and Israeli bases in the region as, prime targets for heavy retaliation, while claiming respect for neighbor sovereignty. This comes after Iran's supreme leader was killed on the first day of the war on February 28th, following failed nuclear talks. Gulf countries like the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia faced heavy fire aimed at American installations. President Donald Trump called it an Iranian surrender due to United States and Israeli pressure. As recent diplomatic improvements between Iran and its rivals unravel. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Relax deeper. Reset faster. Comfort you can hear. S-O-L-I. S-O-L-I-P-L-O dot com.