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Saudi Arabia and Iran Seek Diplomatic De-Escalation Amid Tensions

3/8/2026

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Saudi Arabia has intensified diplomatic efforts with Iran to de-escalate the conflict, despite Iranian strikes on Gulf states.
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman warned Iran against further attacks and said a defense pact with Pakistan could be activated.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed regret and said strikes would pause temporarily unless provoked.
Divisions within Iran's leadership exist as military commands maintain that U.S. and Israeli targets remain legitimate.

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Saudi Arabia has intensified diplomatic efforts with Iran to de-escalate the conflict, despite Iranian strikes on Gulf states.
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman warned Iran against further attacks and said a defense pact with Pakistan could be activated.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed regret and said strikes would pause temporarily unless provoked.
Divisions within Iran's leadership exist as military commands maintain that U.S. and Israeli targets remain legitimate.