Saudi Crown Prince Presses Trump on Iran Strike Plans
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- Mohammed bin Salman spoke to President Trump by phone on Saturday and raised concerns about Trump's plans for massive new strikes against Iran, according to two U.S. officials and a third source with knowledge of the call
- Trump is seriously considering attacking Iranian energy infrastructure, the sources said
- The disclosure came from two U.S. officials plus a third source with direct knowledge of the Saturday conversation
- Saudi Arabia's outreach reflects a diplomatic push to discourage U.S. escalation against Iran before military action is taken
Why it matters: The Saudi crown prince's direct appeal to Trump — before any strike order — puts a key U.S. Gulf partner on record opposing an attack that would specifically target Iranian energy sites, a scenario with immediate implications for oil markets and the U.S.-Saudi defense relationship.
