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MBS 'Flees' From Iran War: Furious IRGC's Fear Forces Riyadh's Flip After 'Pushing' Trump To Attack?
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has shifted from advocating military action against Iran to urging Gulf states to exercise restraint amid rising tensions. This change reflects concerns over potential retaliation against Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure and the implications of escalating conflict in the region.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who previously encouraged Donald Trump to engage in military action against Iran, is now advocating for Gulf restraint amid escalating tensions and missile attacks from the IRGC. This shift reflects Riyadhs fear of retaliation against its cities and oil infrastructure
- Reports indicate that senior Saudi officials were displeased with the timing and scale of US strikes on Iranian targets, prompting Riyadh to recalibrate its approach and privately urge Gulf allies to avoid further provocation of Iran
- MBS communicated a message of caution to leaders in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, warning that any miscalculation could lead to a full-blown regional war
- As global oil prices surged by 13%, MBSs call for calm came despite Saudi Arabia publicly condemning Irans missile strikes, highlighting a disparity between public statements and private concerns
- The Gulf Cooperation Council held an emergency meeting to discuss the crisis, asserting their right to respond to any future Iranian aggression while emphasizing the importance of stability in the Gulf for global economic security
- Following a series of missile and drone attacks from Iran, which totaled over 824 projectiles, MBSs dual approach reflects a desire to protect Saudi Arabias critical oil infrastructure from potential retaliatory strikes