Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed, Trump Discuss US-Iran Talks in Phone Call

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump early on July 11, discussing the status of U.S.-Iran negotiations, according to Jiemian News. Saudi Arabia said the leaders also reviewed bilateral cooperation and the regional situation, stressing the importance of ensuring maritime navigation security and protecting sea lanes, and voicing support for efforts that contribute to regional security and stability. Trump said in a social media post on July 10 (U.S. Eastern time) that the U.S. had agreed to Iran’s proposal to continue talks, but that a ceasefire had ended. U.S. sources said Qatari negotiators had traveled to Iran to continue mediation.