Pakistan, May 30 -- Saudi Arabia has urged Iran to seriously consider a nuclear deal with US President Donald Trump. The warning came from Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman during a secret meeting in Tehran on April 17. He told top Iranian officials that a quick agreement could prevent a possible Israeli military strike. The visit was a direct message from King Salman to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The meeting included Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, top military and diplomatic leaders. Sources said the Saudis warned Iran that Trump has little patience and may not wait long for talks. Trump had just announced direct talks with Iran, while standing beside Israeli PM Netanyahu. The Saudi minister made it...