The story: The US is alleged to have sent both Iran and Saudi Arabia a “secret message” on the Gaza war and regional tensions. This comes amid claims that a Saudi security delegation travelled to Tehran earlier this month to discuss the supposed outreach.

The claims in Iranian media about Saudi Arabia as a possible go-between is curious given rumored tensions between Tehran and Riyadh over the Gaza war and its spillover. While Tehran has not confirmed the claim, a senior Iranian diplomat has alleged that an Arab nation has passed on a message from Washington about reaching a “major” settlement on the region.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, multiple informed sources in the region told Amwaj.media that Washington continuously sends messages to the Islamic Republic, but that the communications are commonly conveyed...