Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a halt to new strikes against Iran, claiming a deal to end the 5-month war has reached parameters including the opening of the Hormuz Strait and ending Iran's nuclear threat. Mediation efforts are ongoing, with no deal finalized yet, and Saudi Arabia raised concerns about potential Iranian retaliation against Gulf energy infrastructure.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called US President Donald Trump to urge de-escalation and oppose strikes against Iran. Trump later canceled the proposed strikes, contingent on a deal involving the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearisation.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump not to escalate conflict with Iran through strikes on energy infrastructure, fearing retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries. The U.S. is considering new strikes against Iran, while Saudi Arabia has joined U.S. actions against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq but advocates for renewed negotiations.

Iran claims it upheld its ceasefire commitments with the US amid Trump's assertion that the truce ended but negotiations continue. Hormuz Strait traffic dropped sharply due to Iranian attacks on ships, while Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if he were targeted. The IEA warned Gulf tensions could disrupt future oil supply forecasts.