He's a warrior: Trump cheers Saudi Crown Prince as Gulf allies lean into Iran war
India Today
As reports suggest Saudi Arabia is pushing for a tougher stance on Iran, Trump's public praise of Gulf allies reveals shifting dynamics, and raises questions over how far the conflict could escalate.
As the conflict with Iran deepens, Donald Trump has openly praised key Gulf allies, calling Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a “warrior” while backing the role of regional partners in the ongoing war effort.
The remarks come even as reports suggest Saudi Arabia is urging Washington to intensify military operations against Iran.
Asked about reports that the Saudi leader is pushing for a prolonged campaign, Trump struck a supportive tone.
“He’s a warrior. He’s fighting with us, by the way. Saudi Arabia has been excellent. And the UAE, excellent. And I will tell you, Qatar, incredible,” Trump said.
“Qatar took a hit, a pretty bad hit. Qatar is very close. You know, you can essentially walk right over the border. Qatar took a hit, but they’ve been great. They’ve been very strong.”
Reporter: Is MBS encouraging you to do certain things related to Iran?Trump: He does—he is a warrior. He is fighting with us, by the way. pic.twitter.com/WMrTHEcOlt— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 24, 2026
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