Saudi Prince Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls
WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has been pushing President Donald Trump to continue the war against Iran, arguing that the U.S.-Israeli military campaign presents a “historic opportunity” to remake the Middle East, according to people briefed by U.S. officials on the conversations.
In a series of conversations over the last week, Crown Prince Mohammed has conveyed to Trump that he must press toward the destruction of Iran’s hard-line government, the people familiar with the conversations said.
The crown prince, the people familiar with the discussions said, has argued that Iran poses a long-term threat to the Persian Gulf that can only be eliminated by getting rid of the government.
Explore the influence of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince on U.S.-Iran relations and the push for military action.
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