Saudi Crown Prince asked Trump to keep hitting Iranians hard: NYT
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The newspaper, citing officials familiar with the conversations, said the Saudi leader has been in frequent contact with Trump during the conflict and encouraged him to "keep hitting the Iranians hard" as the fighting intensifies across the region.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has privately urged Donald Trump to continue striking Iran as the war involving Washington, Israel and Tehran enters its third week, according to a report by The New York Times. The newspaper, citing officials familiar with the conversations, said the Saudi leader has been in frequent contact with Trump during the conflict and encouraged him to “keep hitting the Iranians hard” as the fighting intensifies across the region.
White House officials told the newspaper that Trump has been holding regular calls with several Arab leaders since the conflict erupted, with the Saudi crown prince emerging as one of the most vocal advocates of a hardline approach toward Iran.
The stance reflects a long-standing Saudi position on Tehran. The report noted that the late King Abdullah had also repeatedly urged Washington to confront Iran and once famously called on US officials to “cut off the head of the snake”.
Saudi Arabia has long viewed Iran as its principal regional rival, with tensions shaped by competition for political influence, military power and sectarian divisions across the Middle East.
The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has now entered its third week, with casualties mounting and concerns growing about wider regional fallout.
More than 2,100 people, including 13 Americans, have been killed since the fighting began, according to figures cited in the report. The war has also rattled global energy markets, pushing oil prices close to USD 100 per barrel amid fears of supply disruptions.
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