ANALYSIS

Potential Saudi mediation presents plot twist to Iran-US talks drama

Maryam Sinaiee
Maryam Sinaiee

Iran International

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Tehran has reacted with suspicion to a report suggesting regional rival Saudi Arabia may mediate between Iran and US President Donald Trump, in the latest twist to a drama over whether Iran would accept Trump's overtures for a nuclear deal.