Saudi FM Hails Trump for giving ‘diplomacy a chance’ to end Iran war

RIYADH: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has expressed strong appreciation for US President Donald Trump’s decision to give ‘diplomacy a chance’ to reach an acceptable agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran, and urged Tehran to seize the opportunity to avoid the serious risks of further escalation.

In a post on X on Wednesday, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said: “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia highly appreciates the US President Donald Trump’s decision to give diplomacy a chance to reach an acceptable agreement to end the war, restore the security and freedom of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz to its state prior to February 28th 2026, and address all points of contention in a way that serves the security and stability of the region.”

The minister’s comments came after Trump said on Monday he was holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states as “serious negotiations are now taking place.”

In a post on Truth Social, he said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The minister added that the Kingdom “looks forward to Iran seizing the opportunity to avoid the dangerous implications of escalation.”

He also urged the country to respond to efforts to advance negotiations “leading up to a comprehensive agreement to achieve lasting peace in the region and the world.” Prince Faisal also expressed the Kingdom’s appreciation for Pakistan’s efforts to mediate in the conflict.