Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met with JD Vance in Washington on Wednesday as tensions with Iran continued to rise.

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Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met with JD Vance in Washington on Wednesday as tensions with Iran continued to rise. The visit came a day after the US and Saudi Arabia carried out joint strikes on Iran-linked logistics and weapons sites in Iraq. During the meeting, Khalid discussed the strikes, Saudi Arabia’s response to attacks on its infrastructure, and delivered a personal message from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia believes Iran will continue escalating through