Saudi state media reports that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Donald Trump, calling for all possible efforts to de-escalate the Middle East and prevent a wider confrontation. The SPA news agency quoted the crown prince as saying that diplomatic solutions are needed to preserve regional and global security.
Saudi Arabia's official news agency SPA confirmed Sunday morning that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump, quoting the crown prince as calling for all possible efforts to de-escalate the Middle East and prevent a wider confrontation. Bin Salman emphasized that diplomatic solutions are needed to preserve regional and global security. The SPA report is the latest development in a story that unfolded overnight, with Saudi and Israeli media first reporting the call and later providing additional details.
At 02:11 Jerusalem, reports from Israeli media citing Saudi sources indicated that bin Salman and Trump had discussed de-escalation efforts. Over the subsequent hours, the thread of reports expanded: bin Salman was said to have expressed concern over a broad U.S. strike on Iran, requested an 'action plan' from the president, and urged Trump to prioritize dialogue. CNN reported that the Saudi crown prince made 'heavy pressure' calls to secure the cancellation of a planned strike. By 10:36 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Saudi media had confirmed the discussion. The SPA report now provides the official Saudi account, with the crown prince's specific language on diplomatic solutions.
As The Zioneer reported on July 29, the Saudi Defense Minister conveyed to U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance that Crown Prince bin Salman seeks de-escalation with Iran, a position that diverges from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stance. The Zioneer has also reported on Saudi Arabia's dual-track approach: maintaining its security partnership with the United States while advocating for diplomatic resolution to prevent regional escalation, including in the context of the Houthi conflict and broader U.S.-Iran tensions.
The specific timing of the call and whether it directly influenced any U.S. operational decisions regarding Iran remain unconfirmed. The SPA report did not address the context of reported U.S. plans for a strike on Iran.
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