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Top Economist Says Mohammed Bin Salman ‘Forced Trump to Back Off’ Iran Strikes With a ‘Credible Threat’ to Unload US Treasuries

Economist Steve Hanke said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forced President Donald Trump to abandon planned strikes on Iran by threatening to unload the kingdom’s U.S. Treasury holdings.

Benzinga

Trump says Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off new Iran strikes

US President Trump opted against launching new strikes on Iran after receiving counsel from Gulf allies, advocating for diplomatic solutions instead. While plans for a significant operation were prepared for Sunday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman cautioned against such action, emphasizing the pursuit of a diplomatic deal.

The Economic Times

Trump backs down on Iran strikes in expectation of ‘rapidly’ reaching a deal

US president claims delay is also in response to requests from Iran and other countries in the region

The Guardian - US

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Trump Orders Pause On Planned Strikes. US Allies Float A Narrow Peace Passage To Iran

The US President announced that Israel has agreed to the latest proposal for peace, worked out by the American allies in the Middle East. Iran is yet to comment on Trump's reported statement.The development came a day after he hinted that the US president hinted that the US forces were…

International Business Times

Saudi crown prince reportedly urges Trump not to escalate Iran war as US leader weighs new strikes

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Donald Trump on Saturday. He voiced concerns regarding potential United States escalation of conflict with Iran. The Saudis fear Iranian retaliation against their energy infrastructure. Prince Mohammed sought clarity on President Trump's potential actions against Iran. The United States issued new…

The Economic Times

Iran-US war live: Trump says there ‘will be a deal on Hormuz’ as peace talks to resume today

Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear program

The Independent UK

US-Iran war: Saudi Arabia concerned about Trump’s strike plan on Tehran, Axios reports

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump to avoid massive strikes on Iran. He expressed concern over potential conflict escalation and sought clarity on US plans. Riyadh consistently advocates de-escalation despite recent joint strikes in Iraq. Other regional powers are also increasing diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.…

The Economic Times

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Quote of the day by Mohammed bin Salman: 'I fear that the day I die, I am going to die without accomplishing what I have in my mind'

In November 2017, New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas L Friedman conducted a landmark interview with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. During their conversation, Friedman observed the relentless, around-the-clock work culture among the young prince and his senior advisers. Friedman noted that MBS's intense work habits reminded…

The Times of India

Fifa’s sale of the century: how Kushners and Trump are at centre of a tangled web

Joshua Kushner is now the kingpin in driving the sale of the World Cup to investors and family ties are tight around the project

The Guardian - UK

UEFA issues angry response to FIFA boss Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to investors

The new initiative is the second time Infantino has attempted to privatise football assets, with the first being in 2018 where the FIFA chief proposed a multi-billion dollar project to create more global competitions, funded by private investors.

Euronews

US-Saudi nuclear deal invites proliferation risks … unless safeguards are written in

A key question remains over the landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal announced with much fanfare on July 22, 2026: Will it allow a nation long suspected of having nuclear weapons ambitions to enrich uranium?

The Conversation

The Guardian view on a US-Saudi nuclear agreement: an offer that further erodes international safeguards

Editorial: Even if no reactors are built, Donald Trump’s announcement of a double-standards deal with Riyadh has wrought further damage in a new era of proliferation

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia's US Nuclear Deal Aims to Free Up Oil Reserves as Economy Leans Beyond Crude

The US-Saudi nuclear agreement aims to diversify Saudi Arabia's energy sources, reducing oil dependency. However, concerns about nuclear proliferation and regional security remain significant discussion points.

International Business Times UK

What is the US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal and why is it causing concern?

The US will help Saudi Arabia establish a civilian nuclear program, but critics have said it could lead to domestic enrichment and set off a regional arms race

The Guardian - AU

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The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia and US strike deal for kingdom to enrich uranium

Donald Trump approves agreement to help country make fuel for civilian nuclear programme

France 24

How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s diplomatic motorcade hit the road shortly after his appointment. From Riyadh to Beirut, Washington to Moscow, Shaibani has been at the forefront of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s bid to open a new chapter in Mideast history. But the rebel official-turned-diplomat may find Damascus does not hold…

The Independent UK

Canada's Carney visits Saudi Arabia as the prime minister seeks to expand ties with kingdom

Canada's prime minister is visiting Saudi Arabia, marking the first trip by a Canadian leader to the kingdom in 26 years

The Times of India

Saudi King approves hosting 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 16 Asian countries under guest programme

Saudi Arabia's Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, has approved the hosting of 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from across the world under the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit.

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The Times of India

Saudi Arabia's $9 trillion NEOM city with flying taxis and a 170-km-long skyscraper is scaled back: What went wrong?

When Saudi Arabia unveiled NEOM in 2017, it promised nothing short of a city from the future. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman presented the mega-project as the centrepiece of the kingdom's Vision 2030 strategy to reduce dependence on oil. The plans included flying taxis, robot assistants, a 170-kilometre-long mirrored skyscraper…

The Times of India

Selfie Esteem: Meloni calls out Trump's tall tale about photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has boldly rejected Donald Trump's assertion that she pleaded for a selfie during a G7 summit, deeming his claims as completely 'fabricated.' She emphasized that neither herself nor Italy resorts to begging. This moment underlines Trump's unique diplomatic style, where he often embellishes relationships with…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia, UAE announce start of Islamic New Year 1448 AH Tuesday; Ashura expected June 25

Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has announced that Tuesday, June 16, marks the first day of Muharram 1448 AH and the beginning of the Islamic New Year.

The Conversation

How are Saudis viewing the US-Iran war? Our polling suggests Gulf kingdom is split on key issues

Since the beginning of the Iran war, Saudi Arabia has been grappling with how best to respond to the expansion of Middle East conflict.

The Independent UK

Saudi government to spend $16 billion on cancelling parts of troubled Neom megacity project: report

The Line, a 170-kilometre long and 2-kilometre wide megacity envisaged in the Saudi Arabian desert at the heart of the Neom project, was criticised by many as unrealistic and unaffordable

The Guardian - UK

Sons of jailed Saudi scholars urge Cambridge to drop plans to train Riyadh staff

Exclusive: Families of men facing death penalty join opposition to proposals to run courses for defence ministry

The Independent UK

A French judge will look into complaints against Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi's killing

A French investigating judge will examine a complaint by two rights groups accusing Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of involvement in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi

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