Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged US President Donald Trump to help calm Middle East tensions during a telephone call on August 2, expressing concern over plans to expand attacks on Iran. Trump later said he had agreed to cancel military strikes against Iran, while linking that decision to reaching an agreement quickly.

Axios, citing a US official, reported that the crown prince voiced concern and sought clarity about Washington’s plan. A second source familiar with the matter said Mohammed bin Salman asked Trump to de-escalate the situation and refrain from carrying out attacks. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Middle Eastern countries had persuaded him not to attack Iran.

The Associated Press, citing a source familiar with the call, reported Saudi concerns that extensive US attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure, bridges or power plants could prompt Tehran to strike energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. Trump said his decision to cancel military action was made for the future welfare of the world and the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, but depended on a rapid agreement.