Saudi crown prince joins Trump-led call with Arab leaders on regional tensions

Saudi crown prince joins Trump-led call with Arab leaders on regional tensions
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA)
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Updated 24 May 2026 04:13
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Saudi crown prince joins Trump-led call with Arab leaders on regional tensions

Saudi crown prince joins Trump-led call with Arab leaders on regional tensions
  • Gulf, Arab leaders discuss de-escalation and regional coordination
  • Leaders praise mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar

JEDDAH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman joined a joint phone call on Saturday with US President Donald Trump and several regional leaders to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, SPA reported.

The call also included Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.

According to SPA, the leaders reviewed regional developments and emphasized the importance of continued consultation and coordination to strengthen security and stability across the region.

The participants also expressed appreciation for Trump’s engagement with regional leaders and discussed mediation efforts led by Pakistan, alongside diplomatic initiatives by Qatar aimed at halting escalation and advancing a broader agreement to promote regional stability.

The joint call came as the US and Iran inched toward a deal to end the months-long Middle East conflict after Pakistani mediation efforts over the weekend.