SAUDI PRINCE PUSHES TRUMP TO PRESS IRAN WAR Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly urged President Trump to continue the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, calling it a “historic opportunity” to reshape the Middle East. He argued that only toppling Iran’s hard-line government would remove the Gulf’s long-term threat. While Trump has alternated between signaling escalation and talks of resolution, Saudi officials insist they support a peaceful outcome and are focused on defending against Iranian attacks. Analysts note Saudi and Israeli perspectives differ: a failed Iran is seen as a threat by Riyadh but a potential buffer by Jerusalem. The ongoing conflict has already disrupted oil markets, and U.S. and Saudi officials worry about a protracted war.(*Walter Bloomberg)