Shortly after announcing the suspension of planned large-scale attacks on Iran, US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
According to the official Saudi news agency SPA, the two leaders discussed the growing tensions in the Middle East and the need to reduce the escalation through dialogue. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized the importance of prioritizing dialogue to de-escalate tensions and ensure stability and security.
The call also addressed cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the US. The two sides discussed the prospects for further expanding this cooperation in various fields.
Meanwhile, the Axios news portal previously reported, citing anonymous sources, that the Saudi Crown Prince had conveyed to Trump his concerns about the new major attack plans against Iran and called on the White House leader to refrain from carrying out the attacks and de-escalate the situation.