Saudi crown prince urged Trump to avoid new Iran strikes
Why it matters: Saudi Arabia is pressing Washington for clarity as fears grow that another attack could widen the regional conflict.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump in a phone call to hold back from new US strikes on Iran, Axios reported, citing people familiar with the conversation. The prince also sought a clearer picture of Washington’s next steps, with a US official telling Axios he asked for “clarity about the plan of action.” The report points to unease in Riyadh over the prospect of another round of US military action against Iran. The White House and the Saudi Embassy in Washington declined to comment, according to Axios.