Afghanistan, Jan. 31 -- Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman has told US officials in a private meeting in Washington that Iran would become more emboldened if the United States does not carry out a military strike, according to a report by Axios.
The American outlet reported on Saturday, citing four sources familiar with the discussions, that the Saudi defense minister warned Iran would appear stronger and more confident if Washington refrains from using force. The remarks were made behind closed doors and were not part of any public Saudi statement.
The comments signal a hardline view toward Iran and suggest that senior Saudi officials are urging Washington to maintain a credible military threat as tensions over Iran...