As Iran mourns the death of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fresh details have surfaced about Saudi Arabia’s alleged behind-the-scenes role in the US strike on Iran. A report by The Washington Post claims that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held multiple private calls with US President Donald Trump, urging him to launch military action against Tehran.
Citing four people familiar with the matter, the report said that even as Riyadh publicly backed a diplomatic solution, the crown prince privately pressed Trump to act. The US, with Israel’s support, subsequently carried out strikes in Iran that resulted in Khamenei’s death.
