Saudi Crown Prince, Trump discuss regional developments, stress de-escalation

JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss developments in the region and their regional and international implications. During the call, the Crown Prince stressed the importance of prioritizing dialogue to reduce tensions. He also emphasized the need to make every possible effort to achieve de-escalation, paving the way for diplomatic solutions that would deliver positive outcomes, preserve the region's security and stability, and prevent the situation from escalating into a broader conflict with repercussions for regional and international security and stability. The two leaders also reviewed the existing areas of cooperation between their countries and discussed ways to further strengthen them.