Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly made multiple private phone calls to former U.S. President Donald Trump over the past month, advocating for a United States military strike on Iran, according to a report by The Washington Post.
The report states that the Crown Prince, widely known as MBS, pushed for a more aggressive stance against Tehran during the private discussions, despite Riyadh’s public posture supporting diplomatic engagement and regional de-escalation.
Saudi Arabia has officially maintained that it favors a negotiated solution to tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and regional activities. However, the reported private communications suggest a divergence between public diplomacy and behind-the-scenes lobbying efforts.
The development, if confirmed, underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, where Saudi Arabia and Iran remain long-standing rivals competing for regional influence. It also highlights the delicate balance between diplomatic messaging and strategic security concerns among U.S. allies in the Gulf.
Neither Saudi officials nor representatives of Trump have publicly commented on the specifics of the reported phone calls at the time of publication.
Further details are expected as reactions emerge from Washington and Riyadh.
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