Saudi Crown Prince concerned about US strikes on Iran, asks Donald Trump to reconsider
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has urged President Donald Trump to avoid large-scale military strikes against Iran. The request follows concerns that such actions could trigger a significant regional escalation in the Middle East.
Why it matters
This highlights the delicate diplomatic efforts by regional powers to prevent a wider conflict between the US and Iran.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed in a phone call with US President Donald Trump the "necessity of prioritizing dialogue to de-escalate tensions" in the Middle East, according to Saudi Arabia's state news agency.This follows an early Sunday report from Axios that Salman had asked Trump to reconsider potential large military strikes on Iran during a phone call on Saturday.The report cited two United States officials, one of whom told Axios that "the Saudis expressed concern and asked for clarity about the plan of action."
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