Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Donald Trump he is not calling to stop the planned massive strike on Iran but to understand the 'plan of action' and whether the kingdom needs to prepare for increased fire, according to a report by Barak Ravid (N12). The report, citing two American officials and an additional source, did not specify Trump's response.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) told President Donald Trump during their phone call that he is not seeking to halt the planned massive U.S. strike on Iran, but rather to understand the 'plan of action' and whether the kingdom needs to prepare for increased fire, according to a report by Barak Ravid (N12) published Sunday at 03:11 Jerusalem. The report, citing two American officials and an additional source, did not specify Trump's response.
This new detail clarifies the crown prince's position after earlier reports painted a different picture. The first version of the story, published at 02:11 Jerusalem, cited an Axios report stating MBS urged Trump to cancel the large-scale strikes. A second version, also at 02:11, described MBS as expressing concern and asking for the plan. The latest account, published at 03:11, adds that MBS explicitly said he was not trying to prevent the operation. The reporting source (Barak Ravid, citing two American officials and an additional source) remained consistent across all versions, though the characterization of MBS's intent shifted.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this week (July 29), the Saudi Defense Minister told Vice President JD Vance that MBS seeks de-escalation with Iran, contrary to Prime Minister Netanyahu's position. The White House has not commented on the call. The U.S. has been preparing for a large-scale strike on Iran, which President Trump has described as 'massive' and 'close to a decision.' The U.S. warned Israel of 'consequences' if it joins the strikes, as The Zioneer reported on July 23.
It remains unclear whether Trump agreed to provide MBS with the requested briefing or what specific preparations Saudi Arabia might need to undertake. The White House has not confirmed the report.
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