03.08.2026 11:08
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in a phone call with US President Donald Trump, emphasized that new strikes against Iran should not escalate tensions in the region, and called for prioritizing diplomatic solutions.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump held a phone call.
According to the Saudi official news agency SPA, the call addressed relations between the two countries, particularly the rising tension in the region.
"DIALOGUE MUST BE PRIORITIZED"
During the call, the topic of prioritizing dialogue to reduce tension in the Middle East was discussed.
Crown Prince bin Salman highlighted the importance of exerting all efforts to achieve a calm that would pave the way for diplomatic solutions to preserve the region's security and stability.
COOPERATION ALSO ON THE AGENDA
The phone call also reviewed the existing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the US.
The parties held discussions on enhancing cooperation between the two countries in various fields.
THE CALL FOLLOWED A NOTEWORTHY DEVELOPMENT
The conversation between Trump and bin Salman came after claims that the US was preparing a comprehensive attack on Iran.
US President Trump later announced in a statement that he had halted the planned strikes on Iran.
Meanwhile, in a previous report by Axios, it was alleged that Crown Prince bin Salman expressed his concerns about new and large-scale attack plans against Iran during his call with Trump.
In the report, citing unnamed sources, it was claimed that bin Salman advised Trump to de-escalate tensions and avoid new strikes.