Is Saudi Arabia calling the shots? Crown Prince MBS urging Trump to keep Iran war alive - report
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been urging US President Donald Trump to continue military operations against Iran, describing the conflict as a critical moment to reshape the region. The war has already had serious economic and security consequences for Saudi Arabia, with Iranian missile and drone attacks disrupting oil markets and threatening key infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been pushing US President Donald Trump to keep the war with Iran alive. He believes the conflict presents a historic opportunity to remake the Middle East. The crown prince has conveyed that Iran poses a long-term threat to Gulf nations and that this threat can only be addressed by removing its current government. The war has significantly escalated, raising concerns over regional stability and global energy markets. Iranian missile and drone attacks have disrupted oil markets and threatened key infrastructure, including the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia's economic ambitions, particularly its Vision 2030 plan, could be at risk if the conflict continues.
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