Saudi Defense Chief Holds Simultaneous Calls With US, France, Greece Ahead of November 3
🛡️ RIYADH — Saudi defense chief called Washington, Paris, and Athens in a 3-hour window. 📌 LOOK CLOSER: France and Greece are NATO members with Mediterranean naval assets — coordinating all three simultaneously signals coalition formation, not routine consultation. Paris brings carrier capability; Athens controls key transit routes. Hours before November 3, Riyadh is assembling a defensive umbrella that doubles as political cover for US basing access during Epic Fury.