IRAN: Trump "Not Happy" After Conversation with Iran

Axios' Barack Ravid posts on X that US President Donald Trump, "spoke on Wednesday by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussed the war against Iran with him, and updated him on the talks regarding the possibility of a ceasefire, according to two sources familiar with the details."

• The call comes amid growing optimism that Trump could announce a pathway to a ceasefire in Iran during his address to the nation at 21:00 ET 02:00 GMT. However, variables remain, including the Iranian response and the deployment of US forces to the region. Some analysts have speculated that Trump is keeping open the possibility of using his address to announce an escalation of the US military campaign, including potential ground operations.  
• Another variable is the response from Gulf states, which hold significant financial and strategic leverage over Washington. Several reports have suggested that Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE are pressing Trump to continue the war.
• WSJ reported earlier that the UAE is “preparing to help the US and other allies open the Strait of Hormuz by force,” a move that would make it the first Persian Gulf country to become a combatant, according to Arab officials.
• WSJ notes, “The UAE. is lobbying for a United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorize such action... Emirati diplomats have urged the US and military powers in Europe and Asia to form a coalition to open the strait by force, a UAE official said...”

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Trump spoke on Wednesday by phone with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussed the war against Iran with him, and updated him on the talks regarding the possibility of a ceasefire, according to two sources familiar with the details.

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