Saudi Crown Prince spoke with Kuwait's Emir about criticising Iranian strikes on Wednesday. Pakistan's Prime Minister contacted him, calling Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping 'unacceptable.'. In Washington, discussions revolve around a planned US-Saudi nuclear agreement. The pact is tied to Saudi recognition of Israel under conditions outlined by Trump's earlier framework. Iranian officials are weighing how the agreement could shift the balance of power across the region. Analysts note that the twin tracks of military talks and diplomacy has put Saudi Arabia at the core of talks across the Gulf. Quiet channels between Riyadh and Washington have continued for weeks, even as blows and counter blows have grabbed the news. A western official said the civil nuclear file was now woven into the Israel file. Within Saudi planning rooms, the focus has remained on defence and deterrence, rather than public posturing. Meanwhile, Tehran is reportedly reviewing options if the nuclear arrangement goes ahead, with one senior Iranian figure warning of further strain across neighbouring states.