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Saturday, August 01, 2026

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke to President Trump on Saturday and expressed concern over his plans for massive new strikes against Iran, according to two U.S. officials and a third source with knowledge of the call.

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

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The big picture: Such an attack could lead to an unprecedented escalation in the five-month war, which has repeatedly paused as Trump opened the door to negotiations " only to resume when those diplomatic efforts failed.

Zoom in: Iran has threatened to retaliate by launching attacks against energy and infrastructure facilities in Israel and the Gulf countries.

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#1 | Posted by Corky at 2026-08-01 10:30 PM | Reply

... Such an attack could lead to an unprecedented escalation in the five-month war ...

An escalation that might occur after PM Netanyahu visited the White House ...

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-08-01 10:38 PM | Reply

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