As Trump weighs options on a possible strike on Iran, a senior Gulf official told Fox News that Saudi Arabia will not allow the U.S. to use its airspace or bases for such an attack.

At this point, if this doesn’t happen, it will only embolden the regime,” said Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. During a meeting in Washington on Friday, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman reportedly warned US officials that backing away from a potential strike on Iran would “embolden” Tehran,

Riyadh also rushed to rubbish reports that it influenced US President Trump to abort the planned military action against Iran

High-level official denies US media reports about Saudi pressure on Washington to attack Iran - Anadolu Ajansı

Saudi Arabia is publicly calling for restraint and regional calm as tensions with Iran escalate — but behind closed doors, a very different strategy appears to be unfolding. While Riyadh openly opposes U.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed to Saudi Arabia that Tehran is ready to support any process to avoid conflict.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the Kingdom will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military action against Iran. The remarks came during a phone call between the crown prince, who also serves as prime minister, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported late Tuesday.

President Donald Trump says U.S. cannot share military plans with Gulf allies during Iran negotiations, as Saudi Arabia restricts airspace access.