According to security analyst Yair Goldblatt, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed concern to President Donald Trump regarding the planned massive strike on Iran and inquired about the 'action plan'. The report comes amid heightened preparations for a U.S. operation against Iran, with the prince's request indicating Riyadh's apprehension about the scope of the operation.
According to security analyst Yair Goldblatt, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed concern to President Donald Trump about the planned massive strike on Iran and requested the details of the 'action plan'. This development, reported late Sunday, comes after a sequence of earlier reports that together trace Riyadh's growing unease. Earlier at 02:11 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that MBS urged Trump to cancel large-scale strikes (Axios, citing two American officials and an additional source). Shortly afterward, N12 reported that MBS expressed concern and asked to be briefed on the 'plan of action', and then that he clarified he was not seeking to stop the strike but to understand whether Saudi Arabia needed to prepare for increased fire. A separate report by ynet stated that MBS urged Trump to avoid a wide-scale strike. The Goldblatt report, published at 03:33 Jerusalem, adds a further layer, indicating that the crown prince specifically asked for the 'action plan'.
As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, July 23, President Trump stated he is 'close to making a decision' on a massive attack on Iran and warned Israel of 'consequences' if it joins the operation. On Saturday, August 1, The Zioneer reported that Israel is preparing for a possible role in weekend strikes. The Saudi position, conveyed directly to Trump, introduces a significant diplomatic dimension to the unfolding crisis, reflecting the kingdom's concerns about regional escalation and the scope of the anticipated U.S. operation.
It remains unclear what response, if any, President Trump provided to the crown prince's request. The reports rely on unnamed American and other sources, and no official confirmation has been issued by either the White House or the Saudi royal court. The timing and specific targets of the planned U.S. strike have not been disclosed.
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