Saudi Crown Prince Urges Trump to Hold Back on Iran Strikes FAST-MOVING
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, expressing concern that a large‑scale U.S. attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure could trigger retaliatory strikes on Saudi and other Gulf energy sites. The prince asked Trump for clarification on the options under consideration and urged de‑escalation.
Trump is reportedly weighing new strikes after an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan and ongoing threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States and Saudi Arabia have already carried out joint airstrikes on logistics and weapons facilities used by Iranian‑backed militias in Iraq. In parallel, the U.S. State Department issued travel alerts for Americans in ten regional countries, warning of possible escalation.
Regional powers—including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Pakistan—have also pressed Washington and Tehran to avoid further escalation. Iran has warned it would respond to any U.S. attack on its energy sites by targeting Saudi, UAE, Qatari and Israeli energy infrastructure. The diplomatic pressure comes as oil prices hover near $100 a barrel, reflecting market anxiety over a potential widening of the conflict.
Entities: Abbas Araghchi · Donald Trump · Iran · Khalid bin Salman · Mohammed bin Salman · Saudi Arabia · United States
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The contemplated U.S. strike could be one of the harshest bombing campaigns targeting Iran's energy infrastructure. (multiple reports)
- [● 21 SOURCES] U.S. embassies in the Middle East warned citizens of possible escalation and travel risk. (existing)
- [● 21 SOURCES] Iran warned it would retaliate against Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Israel if the United States attacks Iranian energy sites. (existing)
- [● 20 SOURCES] Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman met with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance to discuss Iran strategy. (existing)
- [● 13 SOURCES] Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump not to launch massive strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure. (multiple reports)
- [● 20 SOURCES] U.S. and Saudi forces have struck logistics and weapons sites used by Iranian‑backed militias in Iraq. (existing)
- [● 20 SOURCES] Regional powers Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Pakistan are also urging the United States and Iran to de‑escalate. (existing)
- [● 22 SOURCES] President Donald Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. (existing)