What did Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman tell Trump that prompted a pause in US strikes on Iran?
The Saudi leader reportedly warned that reaching an agreement was essential to prevent the region “from being drawn into a wider conflict whose repercussions would affect regional and international security and stability.”
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged US President Donald Trump to prioritize diplomacy with Iran, warning that any escalation could widen the conflict and threaten regional and global security. During a phone call with Trump, the crown prince stressed the need for dialogue and a negotiated settlement, according to Saudi Arabia's state news agency.
Trump agreed to cancel planned military action after being approached by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries seeking time to finalize a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Tehran's nuclear program.
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