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Instead the three-day gathering in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta will inevitably be focused on war in the Middle East.

So, almost inevitably, there were some sweaty palms and a few jitters.

But it is not just the timeline that has inevitably led to speculation over a possible connection between Saudi's investment in the expanded Club World Cup and that hugely controversial decision.

If that happens then it will almost inevitably trigger a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and possibly Egypt all deciding they need one too.

His statement made no mention of the US supporting Israel in defending against Iranian counterstrikes; which the Americans inevitably will, but which it's unusual not to see them mention publicly.