Mohammed bin Salman

Low chance for US-Iran deal, but Trump 'can always surprise us,' Israeli officials tell 'Post'

Israeli officials say a US-Iran deal remains unlikely, but fear President Donald Trump could still declare a temporary ceasefire as talks continue.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing West Palm Beach aboard Air Force One, Florida, US, March 23, 2026
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi takes part in a welcoming ceremony upon his arrival at an airport in Moscow, Russia, May 8, 2025.

Egypt backs Saudi Arabia as Sisi condemns Iran attacks on Gulf states

In the meeting, the leaders discussed the challenges facing the region amid the current clashes with Iran.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia's crown prince and its prime minister Mohammed bin Salman pose at the White House on Tuesday.

Mohammed bin Salman urges Trump to 'keep hitting Iran hard' - report

This follows the same advice of the late Saudi King Abdullah, who had reportedly told Washington repeatedly to “cut off the head of the snake.”

|ByFRAIDY MOSER
International Cooperation Division Chief Brig.-Gen. Amit Adler, July 2024; illustrative.

Israeli relations with Middle Eastern countries improving as war goes on with Iran

As the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies, countries like Morocco, UAE, and Bahrain boost military cooperation with Israel, strengthening regional alliances.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

Iran’s President claims he’s ‘too busy’ to attend summit in Saudi - analysis

The meeting comes while the region prepares for incoming US President Donald Trump to take office.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo to discuss Gaza, Lebanon, Red Sea - analysis

Historically, Saudi Arabia and Egypt were the two pillars of stability for the region, and both are friends of the United States.

OCTOBER 15, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is greeted by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during his visit to Cairo, Egypt, October 15, 2024.

MBS seeks US and Israeli assurances in Saudi deal amid fears of backlash - opinion

Saudi Crown Prince MBS demands US and Israeli commitments on a Palestinian state, citing security fears as he negotiates a historic deal.

AUGUST 26, 2024ByNEVILLE TELLER
SAUDI CROWN PRINCE Mohammed bin Salman attends a cabinet meeting in May. Only Saudi Arabia and the Arab world can convert, circumvent, or disempower rejectionist organizations like Hamas, the writer maintains.

MBS's life in danger over Israel-Saudi deal, Politico reporter speculates - report

MBS referenced this threat to explain why the Israel-Saudi deal must include an immediate pathway to Palestinian statehood.

AUGUST 14, 2024ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman attends a virtual cabinet meeting from his office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2024.

UAE, Egypt, Bahrain push for peace in the Middle East

In Cairo, Bahrain and Egypt discussed the desire for calm in Gaza and putting an end to “ongoing regional tension.” The two sides agreed on the urgent need to exert efforts towards de-escalations.

APRIL 18, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets with Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, during a state visit reception, at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates March 5, 2024.

How does Iran's attack on Israel impact the fate of Saudi normalization? - opinion

Israel and Saudi Arabia seemed on track towards a historic normalization deal, and while the Gaza war has altered the path, how does Iran's newest attack change it all?

APRIL 16, 2024ByJOHN HANNAH
SAUDI ARABIA’S Ambassador to Iran, Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi attends the Tehran International Conference on Palestine, in December. If Riyadh needed a display of just how valuable it can be to have a US defense guarantee, it just got one, says the writer.

Gulf states, vulnerable but influential, seek to stop new Iran-Israel war

Recent events highlight Gulf states' vulnerability, from Iran's seizure of a cargo ship to Yemen's Houthi attacks, impacting regional dynamics and Saudi-Iranian relations.

APRIL 14, 2024ByREUTERS
Family group photos of all the participating members during the Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Summit (ASEAN-GCC Summit) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia October 20, 2023

Israeli minister lashes out: US has nothing to look for in the Middle East

Energy Minister Eli Cohen made remarks about US intervention in the Middle East, stating "The only change I see in the Americans' stance is because of the upcoming elections in the United States."

APRIL 4, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
FOREIGN MINISTER Eli Cohen: We are the only Middle Eastern country to send a foreign minister to Kyiv. That means something.

This new, ambitious plan by the Saudi Crown Prince may involve Israel

The "NEOM" project itself is located as close to Eilat as possible, which suggests that Israel is supposed to participate one day, and on a declarative level.

MARCH 19, 2024ByDR. YARON FRIEDMAN
SAUDI CROWN Prince Mohammed bin Salman greets US President Joe Biden in Jeddah, last year. Strategically, the crown prince’s openness on the nuclear issue is the most reasonable way to handle the situation, says the writer.

Ukraine's Zelensky holds talks with Saudi prince to push for peace plan with Russia

Zelensky has presented a 10-point peace formula that seeks the expulsion of all Russian forces from Ukraine and accountability for war crimes, as well as the return of prisoners of war and deportees

FEBRUARY 29, 2024ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF, THE MEDIA LINE
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky during a press conference with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (not pictured) in front of the presidential palace in Kyiv, Ukraine, September 6, 2023.