Iran has asked Saudi Arabia to persuade the United States to resume nuclear talks, which demonstrates and highlights concern in Tehran over the possibility of renewed Israeli attacks in the country, Reuters reported Thursday.
The news agency noted, citing two sources familiar with the details, that the prevailing anxiety is also due to fears of a deterioration in the country's economic situation. Iranian and Saudi media reported a day before the Saudi Crown Prince's visit to the White House that Mohammed bin Salman had delivered a letter to US President Trump on behalf of the Iranian president.
Sources told Reuters that the letter stated that Iran "is not seeking confrontation," and is seeking deeper regional cooperation — and remains "open to resolving the nuclear dispute through diplomatic means, provided that its rights are guaranteed." (Source)
