Saudi Arabia's unexpected role in Trump's upcoming Middle East peace plans

As Donald Trump prepares for his White House return in early-25‚ Middle East dynamics show unexpected shifts. The region faces complex issues: ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict Israel-Lebanon tensions and Iranʼs strong statements against Israeli actions

Saudi Arabia (once known as Iranʼs long-time rival) has become a surprise peace-maker in recent months. Prince Turki bin Faisal wrote to Trump asking for cooperation which shows how things changed since their last rocky relationship: the Kingdom now wants Iran to be part of regional talks

The Saudi-Iran story is quite different from what it was back in 79. After many conflicts across different countries and a break in relations around 8 years ago these two found common ground last year. Their main reason: both need peace for money - Saudiʼs big plan (Vision-2030) needs calm region‚ while Iran wants investment

Recent events show real change: Persian food is now popular in Riyadh‚ navy teams work together and Mohammed bin Salman even spoke up for Iran at a big meeting. This new friendship helped stop fighting in Yemen too

• Saudi wants US defense deal
• Theyʼd like peace with Israel
• Palestinian state is must-have
• Regional stability comes first

We should intensify our joint efforts to save the two-state solution

Israel faces tough choices - Benjamin Netanyahu wants Saudi deal but his government dont like Palestinian state idea. The countryʼs problems grow: prices go up tax increases coming‚ fewer flights running and farm-work issues. Plus Trump says he wants war ended before he starts job

Saudi Arabia might be the answer: it talks to Iran Israel and US‚ understands what each wants and can offer good deals. With Trumpʼs deal-making style and Saudiʼs new diplomatic skills Middle East could see big changes soon