Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader, Mohammed bin Salman, has been urging President Trump to continue military pressure on Iran, arguing the U.S.-Israeli campaign presents a “historic opportunity” to reshape the Middle East, according to The New York Times, citing individuals briefed by American officials.
Over the past week, the Crown Prince has reportedly pressed Trump to pursue the destruction of Iran’s hard-line leadership, arguing the Iranian government itself poses a long-term threat to Gulf security that cannot be addressed without removing it, the sources said.
Officials in both Saudi Arabia and the United States have expressed concern that a prolonged conflict could expose Saudi oil infrastructure to further Iranian strikes and potentially entangle the U.S. in an extended war.
