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

Six months into the Iran conflict, Saudi Arabia and Israel are vying to influence U.S. President Trump's next moves.

By · Published August 2, 2026  16:52 UTC · Updated August 2, 2026  22:35 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Six months into the Iran conflict, Saudi Arabia and Israel are vying to influence U.S. President Trump's next moves.
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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.

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The obvious questions

How long has the Iran conflict lasted?

The conflict has lasted six months.

Which countries are trying to influence U.S. decisions on Iran?

Saudi Arabia and Israel are both trying to shape U.S. President Trump's decisions.

What is Iran's current approach to the conflict?

Iran has expanded its attacks but is still pursuing diplomacy with the U.S.

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