Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke to President Trump Saturday, expressing concern over his plans for massive new strikes against Iran.

Trump is seriously considering attacking Iranian energy targets in response to Iran's missile strike on a U.S. base in Jordan and its disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He has yet to issue final orders.

The Saudis urged Trump to de‑escalate and refrain from launching the strikes. The White House and the Saudi embassy declined to comment. Trump met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (KBS) Wednesday; the meeting was added to KBS's itinerary after he met with Vice President Vance, signalling Riyadh’s preference for de‑escalation.

Other regional powers, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Pakistan, are pressing the U.S. and Iran to de‑escalate. Qatari mediators held separate talks with Abbas Araghchi, White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Omani officials to secure an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Progress was made, but it remains unclear whether it will defuse the crisis.