Saudi Arabia plans a regional initiative to be presented during the Saudi crown prince's expected visit to the US, the Lebanese French-language newspaper L'Orient Le Jour reported over the weekend. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to arrive at the White House on November 18 to meet with US President Donald Trump.
According to diplomatic sources, bin Salman plans to present the Trump administration with a series of proposals addressing open regional issues, including the Palestinian issue, where Riyadh insists on the need for recognition of a "Palestinian state."
The sources also said bin Salman plans to propose reviving negotiations between Iran and the US, which have remained frozen since the 12-day war in June, during which the US struck Iranian nuclear facilities despite international efforts to renew dialogue.
The newspaper also reported that the crown prince and his team are developing a new strategy aimed at "reorganizing the Middle East." According to the sources, the plan includes strengthening relations with Tehran and preventing further military escalation between Iran and Israel. Additionally, Saudi Arabia is trying to persuade Iran to reach compromises in the Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq arenas, a move that sources say could reduce the likelihood of further regional escalation.
