The U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran has intensified across the Middle East, with President Donald Trump consulting key regional leaders on next steps as the war enters its sixth month.

Earlier this week, Trump met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During their discussions, Netanyahu presented three strategic options for addressing the war: a deal focused on removing nuclear material from Iran, a blockade coupled with increased economic pressure, and targeted military strikes aimed at disrupting land routes used for Iranian supply transport, according to a senior Israeli official.

Prince Khalid conveyed Saudi Arabia's assessment that Iran is seeking leverage through escalation, primarily via proxy forces such as the Houthis in Yemen and militias in Iraq. The Saudis have actively joined U.S. strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and bombed Houthi targets days earlier, marking the first public military engagement by a Persian Gulf nation in the conflict. These operations reportedly resulted in at least 20 deaths, including some Iranian military advisers, according to Iran-backed militia groups.

Saudi Arabia aims to avoid further regional escalation that could lead to miscalculations or prolong the conflict. Sheikha al Zain al Sabah issued an on-the-record denial of Saudi participation in strikes on Iran following reports by the Wall Street Journal.

Additionally, the Kingdom warned the Houthis against threats of a naval blockade in the Red Sea and claims of attacks on Saudi oil tankers, signaling readiness to respond if necessary.

Prince Khalid's planned visit to Washington was delayed due to recent strikes, according to a source familiar with his schedule.

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance continue to weigh options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extract concessions from Iran's increasingly hardline leadership.

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