(Reuters) – U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday met with Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud and confirmed President Joe Biden’s commitment to support the defense of U.S. partners against threats from state and non-state actors, including those backed by Iran, the White House said.
The two men also affirmed the importance of deterring any expansion of the Israel-Hamas conflict, the White House said.
(Reporting by Jasper Ward and Dan Whitcomb)
As the situation continues to escalate, with Israel intensifying its assault in Gaza, Saudi Arabia has recently condemned the operation, writing in a statement, “Any ground operation by Israel would threaten the lives of Palestinian civilians and result in inhumane dangers”
With uncertainty prevailing in the region, many are left wondering about the possible developments ahead.
“I’m not going to predict what the future brings, other than to say that if we are attacked, we will respond,” Sullivan said.
