Saudi crown prince urges Trump to curb Iran strike

During a phone conversation, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump to avoid a full‑scale war with Iran, warning that any escalation would jeopardise global oil supplies and destabilise the Middle East.

The prince also highlighted the need for continued U.S.–Saudi cooperation on counter‑terrorism and energy security, while noting that Saudi Arabia is ready to support diplomatic solutions.

The exchange underscored the delicate balance between deterrence and dialogue in the region.