Israel National News reports: “Saudi Arabia has expressed openness to mediating between the Trump administration and Iran in the efforts to negotiate a new agreement aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program, CNN reported on Sunday.

According to the report, the kingdom is increasingly concerned that Iran may accelerate its pursuit of nuclear weapons, especially since its regional proxies have been significantly weakened. Leveraging its close ties with President Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia hopes to serve as a diplomatic bridge between Iran and the White House.

While it remains unclear whether Saudi Arabia has formally proposed mediation, the move highlights Riyadh’s ambition to build upon its improved ties with Iran and secure a role in shaping any potential new agreement…”