Saudi Crown Prince urges Trump to avoid major Iran strikes amid escalation fears

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called on US President Donald Trump to refrain from launching a broad new wave of attacks against Iran, according to reports from three sources who spoke with Axios. The Crown Prince made his appeal during a telephone conversation with Trump on Saturday, expressing concern about the American leader’s plans to strike Iranian energy infrastructure in the coming days.Trump is reportedly considering the strikes in response to a recent Iranian missile attack on an American military base in Jordan and ongoing disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, though he has not yet made a final decision. The potential operation would represent a significant escalation in tensions between the US and Iran, which have been rising steadily over recent months.Saudi Arabia’s intervention reflects broader regional concerns about military escalation. Several key Middle Eastern and international players—including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Pakistan—are simultaneously working behind the scenes to de-escalate tensions and prevent a wider conflict in the region. These diplomatic efforts suggest significant international anxiety about the consequences of a major US-Iran military confrontation on regional stability and global energy supplies.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.