As Iran conflict enters 6th month, Saudi and Israeli leaders try to shape Trump's decisions

Saudi Arabia and Israel are both trying to shape U.S. President Trump's decisions. Saudi Arabia joined U.S. strikes on Tehran's allies in Iraq. The New Arab and Egypt Independent both note that there have been three consecutive nights without strikes between Iran and the U.S. as diplomatic efforts intensify.

The U.S. has received conflicting messages from Saudi Arabia and Israel. France24 and Haaretz both note that Iran has expanded its attacks but is still pursuing diplomacy with the U.S. CNN notes that Trump is seeking an exit from the conflict. The conflict's duration and the involvement of multiple regional powers complicate efforts to resolve it.

According to Haaretz, Iran's dual approach of military action and diplomacy makes it difficult to predict the conflict's trajectory. The U.S. faces pressure from both Saudi Arabia and Israel, each with its own strategic interests.