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Trump met with Saudi defence minister after joint strikes on Iraq: Report
Donald Trump met with Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, following joint strikes on Iraq. The meeting aimed to convey Saudi Arabia's stance on regional defense and de-escalation efforts amid tensions with Iran, contrasting with Netanyahu's reported push for escalation.
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