According to CoinMeta, and as reported by the American news website Axios, Saudi Defense Minister Khalid Bin Salman met with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Washington on the 29th, expressing that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed intends to ease tensions with Iran. Khalid pointed out that attacks by pro-Iranian militia groups in Iraq against Saudi infrastructure and energy facilities have crossed a red line, and that Saudi Arabia must respond. He also stated that Saudi Arabia has the capability to deal with the Houthi forces in Yemen and that there is no need for U.S. intervention at this time; Saudi authorities are currently in negotiations with the Houthi forces.