Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
Coverage of Iranian-backed militias in Iraq in the Nexus archive.
- Saudi crown prince urges Trump not to escalate Iran war as US leader weighs new strikes: AP source
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump not to escalate conflict with Iran through strikes on energy infrastructure, fearing retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries. The U.S. is considering new strikes against Iran, while Saudi Arabia has joined U.S. actions against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq but advocates for renewed negotiations.
- Saudi crown prince urges Trump not to escalate Iran war as US leader weighs new strikes: AP source
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump not to escalate the U.S.-Iran conflict during a phone call, expressing concerns about potential retaliation against Gulf energy infrastructure. Trump is considering new strikes against Iran following a thwarted attack on a U.S. base in Jordan, while Saudi Arabia advocates for renewed negotiations. The U.S. State Department issued security alerts in 10 regional countries due to escalating tensions.