Trump meets with Saudi defense minister at the White House and discusses situation in Iran

President Trump met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to discuss regional issues, particularly the situation with Iran. This meeting precedes Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House visit. The Trump administration aims to broker a historic peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Following the meeting, the Saudi foreign minister spoke with Iran's Chief of General Staff. Bin Salman also met with White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The White House has not yet commented on the meeting. Efforts to de-escalate tensions are underway, including planned talks between U.S. envoy Witkoff and Iranian officials. Iran has expressed a desire to speak with the U.S., and Trump indicated a willingness to meet if necessary. Trump stated that the U.S. does not seek to harm Iran.