Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a diplomatic episode that has sent ripples across the Middle East, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s apparent snub of U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a recent meeting has raised questions about the shifting dynamics in the region’s alliances.
On October 15, 2023, the two leaders were slated to discuss pressing regional issues, but the encounter took a surprising turn.
The prince reportedly left Blinken waiting for hours before the scheduled meeting, only to postpone it to the next day. This unexpected delay is seen as a remarkable snub to the United States’ highest-ranking diplomat and underscores the growing divergence in priorities between the two nations.
At the heart of this diplomatic standoff is the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The Hamas terror attacks have caused unrest throughout the region.
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