Saudi defense minister holds urgent meeting with Vance after Iraq strikes

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Vice President Vance to convey Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's message on regional de-escalation with Iran despite recent joint U.S.-Saudi strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq. The strikes followed drone attacks by these militias on Saudi infrastructure, prompting Saudi Arabia to emphasize its readiness to defend itself while advocating for reduced tensions.