'No THAAD...': Saudi Rejects 'Trump Pressure' To Defend Israel; US' Arab Ally Sides With Iran?
/ Jul 28, 2025, 04:58AM IST
During the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict, Saudi Arabia reportedly refused a U.S. request to provide THAAD missile interceptors to support Israel, despite concerns over Iran's ballistic attacks. The U.S. had appealed to several allies for aid, but Riyadh declined, prioritizing its own THAAD deployment. The move signals a strategic shift by Crown Prince MBS, reflecting regional realignments and cautious distancing from direct involvement in U.S.-Israel military efforts.
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