The US-Iran war is nearing its first month, with discussions underway about a possible end to the conflict. However, a new report suggests that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been urging the US to continue its offensive against Iran until the current regime is completely dismantled.
According to The New York Times, Prince Mohammed has held multiple phone conversations with President Donald Trump over the past week, consistently advocating sustained military pressure. The report cites sources familiar with the discussions, who say that Prince Mohammed believes the US must press toward the destruction of Iran's hard-line government.
Saudi officials have strongly denied these assertions, stating that the kingdom has consistently supported diplomatic solutions over military escalation. However, the report claims that Prince Mohammed has also urged the US to consider deploying troops inside Iran to seize key energy infrastructure and push for regime change.
Trump has given more serious consideration to a potential operation targeting Kharg Island, a critical hub of Iran's oil exports. Such an operation would be highly risky, and the report adds that Prince Mohammed has continued to advocate for ground operations in his discussions with Trump.
