Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged US President Donald Trump to prioritize diplomatic dialogue over military escalation with Iran. This intervention occurred shortly before Trump announced a pause in planned strikes, citing a potential deal to end the ongoing conflict.
Why it matters
The de-escalation of tensions between the US and Iran is critical for global oil market stability and preventing a wider regional war in the Middle East.
The US president halted strikes after earlier threatening Iran with unprecedented force.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump stands with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to the White House, November 18, 2025, in Washington, DC, the United States [File: Mark Schiefelbein/AP] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 2 Aug 2026 2 Aug 2026 Saudi Arabia’s crown prince spoke to Donald Trump about the deepening crisis between Washington and Tehran, urging a renewed push for dialogue over further military escalation, hours before the United States president halted his latest attacks on Iran.
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