"The Washington Post reported that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman privately urged U.S. President Donald Trump to launch a military strike on Iran, despite publicly advocating for diplomacy and pledging not to allow Saudi territory to be used for such an attack. Officials familiar with the matter said MBS and his brother Khalid bin Salman delivered similar messages in January, portraying Iran as Riyadh’s main adversary. Analysts suggest this dual approach aimed to shield Saudi oil facilities from retaliation while pushing Washington toward decisive action."