Saudi MBS’ Iran initiative presented to Trump, will it revive stalled talks?

21 November 2025

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Summary

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) discussed Iran with U.S. President Donald Trump during

their meeting at the White House on 18/11/2025.

On the eve of his visit to Washington, MBS received a letter from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, asking him to help revive the stalled U.S.-Iran talks.

The note provides an overview of an MBS initiative to revive these talks and President Trump’s reaction to this initiative.

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