Trump and MBS Discuss US-Iran Talks, Maritime Security by Phone

President Trump called Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to review the state of US-Iran negotiations, stressing the importance of safeguarding maritime navigation and protecting international shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, FM Faisal bin Farhan spoke with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reaffirming 'continued coordination and consultations' on regional security. The call followed a renewed flare-up in Gulf tensions and came days ahead of the Houthi strike escalation on Saudi Arabia.