WASHINGTON — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman participated in a joint call on Saturday with US President Donald Trump and several regional leaders to discuss ongoing efforts aimed at reaching an agreement to end the conflict involving Iran.
The call included Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan’s Field Marshal Asim Munir.
During the discussions, leaders reviewed the latest regional developments and expressed appreciation for Trump’s efforts to maintain consultations and coordination with regional leaders.
The participants also praised mediation efforts led by Pakistan and diplomatic initiatives undertaken by Qatar aimed at securing an agreement that would end escalation and strengthen regional security and stability.
Separately on Saturday, Trump said an agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war had been “largely negotiated,” pending final details.
“An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other countries,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
Trump said he discussed the prospective agreement with regional leaders during a “very good call”.
“Final aspects and details of the Deal are currently being discussed, and will be announced shortly. In addition to many other elements of the Agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened,” Trump said.
The United States and Iran have been exchanging proposals and counterproposals through mediation efforts in Islamabad focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, addressing Tehran’s nuclear program and discussing sanctions relief.
Regional tensions escalated after US and Israeli strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, prompting attacks by Tehran against Israel and US allies in the Gulf region before a ceasefire was brokered through Pakistani mediation on April 8.
Source: Saudi Gazette