NBC News has reported that Saudi Arabia pressured Donald Trump into halting the Strait of Hormuz Freedom Project shortly after its announcement. This sudden decision came after Riyadh expressed immense anger and strong opposition to the military operation.
According to the report, Saudi Arabia explicitly warned Washington that US military aircraft could not use their airspace or airbases for this mission. Telephone discussions between President Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince failed to resolve the significant disagreement.
Ultimately, the US president was forced to suspend the operation to maintain access to critical airspace. Saudi officials stated they highly support Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to mediate between Iran and the United States to prevent further conflict.
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