Saudi, Israeli officials visit D.C. to talk possible U.S. strikes on Iran

(Barak Ravid – Axios) The Trump administration is hosting senior defense and intelligence officials from Israel and Saudi Arabia for talks on Iran this week as President Trump considers military strikes, two U.S. officials and two other sources with knowledge told Axios. Why it matters: Trump has ordered a U.S. military buildup in the Gulf to prepare for potential military action. Israel, Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region have been on high alert for days in anticipation of a U.S. strike. Between the lines: The Israelis came to D.C. to share intelligence on possible targets inside Iran.

Saudi, Israeli officials visit D.C. to talk possible U.S. strikes on Iran