War with Iran – What the Saudi Crown Prince Proposed to Trump

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Donald Trump in a phone call to choose diplomacy regarding Iran. The conversation took place before the cancellation of military strikes. Riyadh fears Tehran's retaliatory actions against energy infrastructure. The White House confirmed the call.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, urging him to opt for diplomacy in the situation around Iran. The main topic was preventing a large-scale armed conflict in the Middle East. The Saudi side emphasized the need for peaceful negotiations and called for a ceasefire, warning of the devastating consequences of a full-scale war. According to diplomatic sources, the call took place shortly before Trump canceled planned military strikes. The main reason for Riyadh's concern was the fear of Tehran's retaliatory actions against the energy infrastructure of the Gulf countries. The White House confirmed the Saturday call but gave no detailed comments. Earlier, Kursor reported that the US and Israel are preparing large-scale strikes on Iran.