Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urges President Trump to prioritize dialogue over military escalation with Iran
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Trump via telephone to stress the importance of prioritizing dialogue to reduce tensions with Iran. The Saudi leader urged the administration to seek diplomatic solutions to prevent a wider conflict that could impact regional and international security. This intervention comes as the administration announced a pause on new strikes against Iran, following a period of intense military action. While President Trump had previously signaled a readiness for significant force, the administration announced a shift toward a deal that would involve reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's nuclear threat. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed concern that a major US strike on Iran's energy infrastructure could trigger retaliation against Gulf oil and gas facilities. This move supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic plan, which seeks to diversify the kingdom's economy. Meanwhile, mediators in Qatar and Pakistan are working to resume stalled talks to ensure global oil supplies remain stable.