U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) held a phone conversation on Friday to address the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The leaders emphasized the need for restraint and urged all parties involved to prioritize diplomacy over further military escalation.
According to a readout of their call, both Trump and MBS underscored the importance of avoiding further conflict and resolving disputes through peaceful dialogue. They reaffirmed their commitment to working together to maintain peace, stability, and security across the Middle East, especially as tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv continue to rise.
The discussion came amid a period of heightened regional unrest following Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and Iran’s retaliatory attacks. International leaders have expressed growing concern over the potential for the situation to spiral into a broader war.
In a separate development, the White House confirmed that President Trump also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Although no details of that conversation were shared publicly, the call comes as part of Washington’s ongoing engagement with key regional stakeholders.
Meanwhile, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer also connected with Trump, expressing the UK’s deep concern about Iran’s advancing nuclear program. A Downing Street spokesperson noted that Starmer briefed Trump on his conversations with other international partners and reiterated the need to de-escalate tensions and return to diplomatic channels.
The flurry of diplomatic calls highlights growing international pressure to prevent the Iran-Israel confrontation from developing into a full-blown regional crisis.
