RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a high-level telephone call on Friday with United States President Donald Trump to evaluate rapidly unfolding regional developments, including the ongoing diplomatic and military friction between Washington and Tehran, according to the state-run Saudi Press Agency.
The official news agency reported that the conversation primarily focused on the core cooperative relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, with both leaders exploring new avenues to strengthen bilateral support across several strategic fields.
Additionally, the two leaders conducted a broader review of critical regional and international issues, exchanging direct views on the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. A central component of the call involved a detailed assessment of current regional developments, specifically highlighting the high-stakes talks and military exchanges occurring between the United States and Iran.
During the exchange, both the Crown Prince and the American president placed heavy emphasis on the absolute importance of preserving the security of international navigation and strategic maritime passages. The leaders concluded the briefing by reaffirming their mutual support for any measures that directly contribute to restoring long-term security and stability to the volatile region.

