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Saudi Prince Pressures Trump to Continue War with Iran: New York Times

Published March 24, 2026, 17:21
Saudi Prince Pressures Trump to Continue War with Iran: New York Times

According to a New York Times report, Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman is pressuring Donald Trump to continue the war against Iran. The Saudi prince believes that the current military campaign is a historic opportunity to reshape the Middle East and eliminate the long-term threat that Iran poses to Gulf countries. Israel, however, seeks a weakened Iran that will be preoccupied with internal unrest. Saudi Arabia, however, fears that a destabilized Iran could pose an immediate threat to its security. High-ranking officials in both countries express fears of further escalation of the conflict, including attacks on Saudi oil facilities and US involvement in an endless war. Trump has made conflicting statements about the future of the conflict, while Iran denies the existence of negotiations. Saudi Arabia publicly supports a peaceful resolution to the conflict and maintains close communication with the US government. However, according to reports, Prince Mohammed bin Salman has even proposed the deployment of troops to Iran to seize energy infrastructure. The consequences of the war for the economy and national security of Saudi Arabia are significant, with drone and missile attacks causing disruption in the oil market. The situation remains unstable and the possibility of escalation remains real.