Saudi Crown Prince urges Trump to favour dialogue over further US-Iran strikes
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Donald Trump urging a shift toward diplomatic talks instead of escalating military action against Iran.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Donald Trump, stressing the importance of pursuing diplomatic channels to curb the widening US-Iran confrontation. The call coincided with Trump’s decision, posted on Truth Social, to suspend further attacks, referencing a provisional agreement aimed at ending the five-month war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The crown prince highlighted the need to safeguard Gulf security and avoid a broader conflict that could affect international stability.
Iranian state media dismissed the notion of a pause as false, while US officials claimed a deal had been reached. Analysts noted Saudi mediation, alongside Qatar, Pakistan and Oman, may have influenced the US shift, and regional diplomats remain hopeful that stalled talks can resume soon.
Why it matters
The discussion could steer a volatile US-Iran clash toward diplomacy, affecting global oil markets and regional security.
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