In January 2017 George Nader arranged several meetings between among others , himself , Asiri , Joel Zamel , Steve Bannon and Michael Flynn . The purpose of the meetings was to investigate regime change in Iran . According to the Wall Street Journal , Asiri had been instrumental in forging closer ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia . Asiri is reported to have secretly traveled to Israel for meetings with officials several times , being the highest placed Saudi − Arabian to do so . After the murder of Jamal Khashoggi , this relationship has been " put on hold " , has the Saudis fear another backlash
murder of Jamal Khashoggi
Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi
Ahmad Asiri (general)