Axios reported on the 29th that after US and Saudi airstrikes on Iraqi Shia
militias, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman told Vice President Vance in
Washington that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman intends to ease tensions with
Iran. Khalid said attacks by Iraq’s Iran-aligned militias on Saudi
infrastructure and energy facilities had crossed a red line and that Saudi must
respond. He added Saudi has the capability to handle Yemen’s Houthi movement and
currently does not require US involvement. Sources told Axios Riyadh is
negotiating with the Houthis.