Resolving dispute between Doha and its neighbors could restore calm among nations at heart of US defense strategy in Mideast as amid climbing tensions with Iran

US secretary of state thanks Saudis for 'assistance' in Abraham Accords which the Jewish state inked last month with Bahrain, UAE

Riyadh, in first official response to UAE agreement, says deal 'could be viewed as positive' but insists it will stick to terms of Arab Peace Initiative

Following Israeli media reports PM seeking pre-election meeting with Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi FM says kingdom 'stands firmly behind Palestine'

Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan tells CNN no diplomatic relations with Jewish state -- only after peace deal with Palestinians will there be anything to talk about