Kingdom rejects The Washington Post report, says it consistently backed diplomatic efforts
Saudi Arabia has denied allegations that it lobbied US President Donald Trump to carry out military strikes against Iran, dismissing recent media reports as false, the Saudi Gazette reported on Monday.
Fahad Nazer, spokesperson for the Saudi Embassy in Washington, said the kingdom has consistently backed diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a credible agreement with Tehran.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been consistent in supporting diplomatic efforts to reach a credible deal with Iran,” Nazer said in a statement posted on social media. “At no point in all our communication with the Trump administration did we lobby the president to adopt a different policy.”
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Nazer’s comments came in response to a report by The Washington Post, which cited four people familiar with the matter as saying President Trump authorised strikes on Iran following weeks of lobbying by Israel and Saudi Arabia.
The report added that US intelligence assessments found no imminent threat, but that regional allies advocated for military action.
Saudi Arabia reiterated its long-standing position in favour of dialogue and diplomatic solutions to regional tensions, rejecting claims that it encouraged a shift toward direct military confrontation.
The kingdom has repeatedly called for de-escalation and a political resolution to disputes involving Iran, emphasizing regional stability and security.
