MBS Pushes Trump to Escalate Iran War Despite Claims of Peace Progress

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is reportedly pushing Donald Trump in the opposite direction of his public messaging on Iran.

According to multiple reports, Mohammed bin Salman has been in direct contact with Trump during the war, urging him to continue strikes even as Trump claims progress toward peace talks.

The conflict, now weeks in, has already seen U.S. and Israeli forces hit dozens of Iranian targets while Iran responds with missile attacks across the region.

But a key tension remains unresolved.

Trump says negotiations are advancing through intermediaries, while Iranian officials deny any talks are happening at all.

At the same time, reports suggest Saudi leadership sees the war as a strategic opportunity and is encouraging escalation, not restraint.

The result is a widening gap between public diplomacy and behind-the-scenes pressure.

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