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Top US Diplomat, Saudi King Discuss Iran

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   U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Saudi King Salmon discussed
   security issues presented by Iran Thursday in Riyadh.

   One day before the meeting, Pompeo told reporters he was ready to
   negotiate with Iran, but was not in a rush to sit with Iranian
   officials at the bargaining table.

   U.S.-Iranian tensions have escalated after the U.S. withdrew from
   Iran's nuclear deal with global powers and imposed sanctions on the
   country.

   The U.S. sent additional troops to Saudi Arabia last year following an
   attack on Saudi oil facilities that was blamed on Iran. Tehran denied
   any role in the attack.

   During Pompeo's three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, he said he also plans
   to discuss human rights issues with Saudi leaders, particularly the
   plight of a Saudi-American doctor who is facing charges there.

   Saudi-American physician Walid Fitaihi was detained in November 2017
   amid Saudi crown prince's Mohammad bin Salman's unprecedented
   anti-corruption crackdown that detained ministers, senior princes and
   businessmen.
   

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