Report: Mohammed Bin Salman Urged Trump to Maintain Pressure on Iran
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MBS urges Trump: 'Keep Hitting Iran Hard' as US-Israel War Escalates, NYT Reports
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News18•16-03-2026, 17:04
MBS urges Trump: 'Keep Hitting Iran Hard' as US-Israel War Escalates, NYT Reports
•Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is reportedly urging US President Donald Trump to "continue hitting the Iranians hard" in direct conversations.
•This advice mirrors a long-standing Saudi strategic position, similar to King Abdullah's past guidance to "Cut off the head of the snake."
•The US-Israel conflict against Iran is in its third week, causing over 2,100 deaths, including 13 Americans, and impacting oil prices and global markets.
•Despite MBS's encouragement, the conflict has led to drone strikes on oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, impacting Riyadh's own backyard.
•Trump's decision on the conflict's future remains uncertain, balancing military assessments, political pressure, and counsel from MBS.
