Saudi confidence in U.S. defense assurances shaken after Iranian attack on Israel?note

Recent aerial attacks launched by Iran against Israel have sparked a reassessment of Saudi-U.S. defense relations.

While 99% of the attack was intercepted, several ballistic missiles managed to hit their target.

The following note provides a comprehensive overview of the below key aspects:

- Implications of Iranian missiles hitting Israel on Saudi-U.S. defense relations

- Saudi Arabia's evolving defense strategy in light of the attack

- Prospects of Saudi-Iranian relations after the attack