Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman warned the United States that Iran will be “emboldened” if the US decides not to strike it, Axios reported. He also allegedly denied that Saudi Arabia is turning against Israel, although one source said that “the more he said it, the less reassuring it sounded.” The report follows talks between Bin Salman and senior US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, at the White House on Thursday. However, it claims that Bin Salman left the meeting “without a clear idea” of Washington’s plans for Iran.`
Iran says nuclear program ‘cannot be eliminated
Iranian Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami (pictured) on Saturday declared that Iran’s nuclear program “cannot be eliminated” despite pressure from the United States, AFP reported. Hatami also warned that Iran’s forces remain prepared to respond to any attack. “The nuclear science and technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran cannot be eliminated, even if scientists and sons of this nation are martyred,” he said. His remarks followed comments from US President Donald Trump, who said he expected Tehran to seek an agreement to negotiate its nuclear status.