Saudi Crown Prince, Trump discuss regional developments, stress de-escalation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss developments in the region and their regional and international implications.

During the call, the Crown Prince stressed the importance of prioritizing dialogue to reduce tensions, reports Saudi Gazette.

He also emphasized the need to make every possible effort to achieve de-escalation, paving the way for diplomatic solutions that would deliver positive outcomes, preserve the region's security and stability, and prevent the situation from escalating into a broader conflict with repercussions for regional and international security and stability.

The two leaders also reviewed the existing areas of cooperation between their countries and discussed ways to further strengthen them.

Earlier, Trump had said Iran strikes paused at Tehran's request, pending a rapid deal.
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US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Israel have agreed to hold off on planned military strikes against Iran, following a direct appeal from Tehran—provided that a diplomatic agreement can be finalized swiftly.

The announcement came as the U.S. State Department issued a fresh travel advisory, urging American citizens currently in the Middle East to consider departing the region amid rapidly escalating tensions. The alert warned of potential disruptions to commercial flights, airspace closures, and heightened security risks.

Iran, meanwhile, has issued a stern warning, vowing a "decisive and proportionate response" to any aggressive action taken by either the U.S. or Israel, raising fears of a wider military confrontation.

Adding to the volatile landscape, Kuwait has reported drone attacks originating from Iranian forces, while separate Israeli airstrikes targeted a hospital in Gaza—an incident that has further complicated already fragile ceasefire negotiations.

With diplomatic efforts hanging in the balance, concerns are mounting across the region over the safety of international shipping lanes, civilian air travel, and overall security. The back-and-forth signals underscore the delicate tightrope between deterrence and diplomacy as global powers watch for the next move.