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in open revolt against its policies. With U.S. and Iranian negotiators preparing for another round of negotiations, Washington's relationship with Riyadh may prove the hardest to patch up. While Israeli officials had signaled that a previous version of a EFTA00707119 nuclear deal was something they

he Arab Gulf. "They want to stop [Iran], to stop its ability to project influence in the region. And I think they've drawn the line in Syria," said Bernard Haykel, a professor of Near Eastern studies at Princeton University. "Sometimes they say, `if we don't do it in Syria, the next time it will be on our own

hat Saudi Arabia will open its air space to assist an Israeli attack. Although such coordination would undoubtedly be covert, and would not prevent Riyadh from subsequently EFTA00706376 criticizing Israel's military action, it would serve both countries' national interests. It has long been an open

ally. Their disagreements — not only on Iran, but also on Syria and the Palestinian question — seriously diminish American influence in the region. Bernard Haykel is Professor of Near Eastern studies at Princeton University. Daniel Kurtzer, a former United States ambassador to Israel and Egypt, is a visiting

ed States and its implications for the future of the US-Saudi partnership. They will explore the evolving strategic alignment between Washington and Riyadh, the significance of recent US arms sales, how Iran has shaped the broader regional landscape, and the Trump administration's approach to Saudi Arab

: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's US Visit — Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Location: Online event, 8:00 AM. Hudson Institute's Michael Doran and Bernard Haykel will discuss Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's recent visit to the United States and its implications for the future of the US-Saudi partnership. T