Saudi Arabia Shifts Stance on Middle East Crisis, US Sees Iran as 'Loser'

Bangladesh's Dhaka and Islamabad have worked out a 10-point defence deal. Amid rising tensions in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Saudi Arabia has made a major reversal. Saudi Arabia, for years America's closest ally, has now distanced itself from the military strategy of the US and Israel. Prince Turki al-Faisal, a senior member of the Saudi royal family, has caused a sensation by making serious accusations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. US President Donald Trump has taken an aggressive stance against Iran, making it clear that he is in no mood to accept any weak peace proposals. Speaking before a dinner with lawmakers in the Rose Garden, Trump said sarcastically, "This evening, I will put the Iranians aside and enjoy dinner with you." His statement shows that the US now sees Iran as a loser rather than a serious threat. Trump responded by saying that he was not reacting to Iran's latest bellicose words.