West Asia LIVE: Iran threatens to strike other nations' energy fields if U.S. launches fresh attacks
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has expressed concerns to President Donald Trump regarding potential U.S. strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. The Saudis fear that such actions could trigger retaliatory attacks on energy facilities across the Gulf region.
Why it matters
The potential for escalation between the U.S. and Iran poses a significant risk to global energy markets and regional stability in the Middle East.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the kingdom’s de facto leader, in a phone call with President Donald Trump raised concerns about the U.S. potentially escalating the conflict with Iran, according to a person familiar with the leaders’ discussion.
The discussion, which was first reported on by Axios , comes as Mr. Trump weighs whether to carry out new strikes on Iran.
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