Saudi Arabia has privately urged the Trump administration not to appear indecisive toward Iran, warning that any perceived U.S. inaction would embolden Tehran and erode regional confidence in American deterrence. In closed‑door talks in Washington, Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman pressed U.S. officials for clarity on next steps but reportedly left without a firm sense of Washington’s plans, even as Riyadh and other Gulf partners continue to caution against a direct U.S. strike that could destabilize the Gulf and global energy markets.