Middle East leaders urge Trump to halt planned airstrike, seek diplomatic path

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called on President Trump to prioritize diplomatic talks over a large-scale air campaign that had been scheduled for Sunday. The prince, speaking on behalf of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other regional partners, urged the United States to de‑escalate tensions and pursue every possible avenue for a cease‑fire, allowing a diplomatic solution to emerge.