Khalid bin Salman

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump not to escalate military action against Iran during a phone call, expressing concerns about potential Iranian retaliation against Gulf energy infrastructure. The U.S. is considering new strikes on Iran following a thwarted attack on a Jordanian base, while Saudi Arabia and the U.S. have jointly targeted Iranian-backed militias in Iraq.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump in a phone call to avoid escalating the U.S.-Iran conflict, expressing concerns that potential U.S. strikes on Iran's infrastructure could provoke retaliatory attacks against Gulf energy facilities. Saudi Arabia has joined the U.S. in targeting Iranian-backed militias in Iraq but seeks renewed negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump not to escalate the U.S.-Iran conflict during a phone call, expressing concerns about potential retaliation against Gulf energy infrastructure. Trump is considering new strikes against Iran following a thwarted attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, while Saudi Arabia advocates for renewed negotiations. The U.S. State Department issued security alerts in 10 regional countries due to escalating tensions.

US attacks on Iran escalated following President Donald Trump's remarks, with a strike in Qeshm killing a family and wounding two children. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned against US allies and reaffirmed control over the Strait of Hormuz. The Israeli army intensified attacks in Gaza, killing at least three including a child.

Donald Trump met with Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, following joint strikes on Iraq. The meeting aimed to convey Saudi Arabia's stance on regional defense and de-escalation efforts amid tensions with Iran, contrasting with Netanyahu's reported push for escalation.

Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman visited Washington to advance the kingdom's push for F-35 fighter jet sales, leveraging recent nuclear agreement momentum. The Trump administration is considering the sale but faces potential congressional opposition over maintaining Israel's military edge. Saudi efforts also aim to secure broader security cooperation and potentially influence Saudi participation in the Abraham Accords.

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Vice President Vance to convey Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's message on regional de-escalation with Iran despite recent joint U.S.-Saudi strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq. The strikes followed drone attacks by these militias on Saudi infrastructure, prompting Saudi Arabia to emphasize its readiness to defend itself while advocating for reduced tensions.

Yemen's Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the Red Sea. The move follows disputes over Sanaa flights and recent military exchanges, challenging a 2022 UN-backed truce. Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister indicated potential offensive actions, while the kingdom maintains a defensive posture.

Yemen's Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the Red Sea and threatening global energy markets. The move follows recent clashes and challenges to a 2022 UN-backed truce, with Saudi Arabia considering military responses.

Saudi Arabia is considering military escalation against the Houthis following recent threats and a breach of a ceasefire. The US has reportedly given Saudi leeway to pursue offensive strikes, but no final decision has been made. The Houthis recently fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia after accusing them of attacking Sanaa airport, which disrupted a flight carrying Houthi officials and foreign military experts.