Saudi MBS spoke with the Kuwaiti leader about condemning Iranian attacks on Wednesday. Pakistani PM contacted him, calling Houthi strikes in the Red Sea 'unacceptable.'. In Washington, discussions focus on a planned US Saudi nuclear deal. The pact is tied to Saudi recognition of Israel under conditions outlined by former US President Donald Trump. Iranian officials are weighing how the agreement could shift the wider regional order. Analysts note that the twin tracks of defence talks and statecraft has put the kingdom at the centre of Middle Eastern statecraft. Quiet channels between Saudi and US envoys have continued for weeks, even as blows and counter blows have grabbed the news. A US aligned envoy said the atomic talks was now woven into the Israel file. Around Saudi decision makers, the emphasis has stayed on defence and deterrence, rather than public messaging. At the same time, Iranian officials is reportedly reviewing options if the deal moves forward, with a veteran Iranian official warning of fresh pressure across neighbouring states.