Mohammed bin Salman

Mohammed bin Salman

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Mohammed bin Salman, often referred to as MBS, is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and the Deputy Prime Minister. Born on August 31, 1985, he is the son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Since his appointment as Crown Prince in 2017, he has become a prominent figure in Saudi politics, pushing for various reforms under his Vision 2030 initiative, aimed at diversifying the kingdom's economy away from oil dependency. His leadership style has been described as assertive, and he has played a key role in shaping Saudi Arabia's foreign policy, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Recently, he has emphasized the necessity of establishing a Palestinian state as a prerequisite for normalizing relations with Israel.

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Mohammed bin Salman repeatedly called Trump, asking for immediate military intervention from the US.

Παγιδευμένος σε δύο Στενά | Η ΚΑΘΗΜΕΡΙΝΗ
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-09-27
4.0

Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi crown prince, is depicted as seeking military assistance from the U.S. after attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure.

Jutarnji list - Američki saveznik na rubu propasti: 'Igrali su prljavo i podmitili krive ljude. Sad plaćaju cijenu'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-09-27
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Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi crown prince, made urgent requests to the White House for direct American military intervention.

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Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2026-09-26
7.0
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Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia who has sought U.S. military support against Houthi attacks.

Jutarnji list - Američki saveznik na rubu propasti: 'Igrali su prljavo i podmitili krive ljude. Sad plaćaju cijenu'
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-09-26
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Mohammed bin Salman was hosted by Trump during a lavish state visit.

White House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’ | Trump administration
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-26
6.0

Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia who declared in 2018 that if Iran develops nuclear weapons, his country would pursue the same.

סעודיה תוכל להעשיר אורניום ל-20%, והמודיעין האמריקני הזהיר: "לא שללה נשק גרעיני"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-09-26
4.0

He is the Saudi Crown Prince involved in the military operations against the Houthis.

הקריאה החריגה לחיילי סעודיה "להקריב את חייכם"
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-09-25
7.0

Mohammed bin Salman is accustomed to setting the tone in Saudi Arabia, where his decisions are implemented.

Saudiarabien im Dilemma: Allein gegen die Huthi-Miliz
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-24
6.0

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has repeatedly pleaded with the US to rejoin the fight against the Houthis.

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-09-23
6.0

Mohammed bin Salman is the Saudi Crown Prince who signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.

Pakistan wants to be the Muslim world's security guard. Can its economy pay the bill?
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-09-23
7.0

The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman requested Trump to launch attacks against the Houthis during a phone call.

Trump aprobó atacar a los hutíes en Yemen y luego frenó la operación: ¿por qué cambió de opinión? | Arabia Saudita | Estados Unidos | apuesplan
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-09-22
5.0

Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman asked Trump to strike the Houthis.

Up to 169 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle for Red Sea coastal heights | Yemen
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-22
5.0

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been urging the US to rejoin the fight against the Houthis.

Iran can reopen Strait of Hormuz within days if US meets conditions – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-22
5.0

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked Trump to strike the Houthis, but the president declined.

Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-22
5.0

Mohammed bin Salman has been diplomatically isolated in the context of the ongoing conflict involving the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.

হুতিরা গোটা আরব-ব্যবস্থা ওলটপালট করছে, সবচেয়ে মার খাচ্ছে সৌদি
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-09-22
4.0

Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, called for greater U.S. involvement in countering the Houthis and Iranian-backed militants in Iraq.

۲ تنگه و یک خط لوله؛ چگونه مسیر نفت خاورمیانه به بن‌بست رسید؟
Hamshahri·IranIran· 2026-09-22
6.0

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called President Trump to urge him to take swift action against the Houthis.

হুতিদের হামলায় বিপদে সৌদি, সহায়তার আবেদনে উভয়সংকটে ট্রাম্প
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2026-09-21
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made repeated pleas for U.S. military help in Yemen.

Houthis push for control of Yemen highlands, Trump reportedly called off air strikes
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-09-21
5.0

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, implored Trump to step in to help halt the Houthi advance.

Houthis move to seize strategic terrain after Trump calls off airstrikes at last minute | Houthis
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-21
5.0

Mohammed bin Salman urged Trump to initiate strikes and assist Saudi Arabia in the campaign.

מטוסי הקרב היו מוכנים להמראה, וטראמפ ביטל את התקיפה בתימן
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-09-21
5.0

Mohammed bin Salman called Trump for urgent military intervention against the Houthis.

Američka vojska već pripremala mete
Dnevni Avaz – widely circulated Bosnian daily·Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina· 2026-09-21
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Saudi leader Mohammed bin Salman contacted Trump again, pleading for intervention against the Houthi advance.

New York Times: Trump ha bloccato gli attacchi contro gli Houthi subito prima del decollo dei bombardieri
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2026-09-21
5.0

Mohammed bin Salman asked the US for direct military help against the Houthis.

Middle East braces for more violence as Iran claims US is planning to renew bombing campaign | US-Israel war on Iran
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-20
5.0

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to host the Future Investment Initiative next month.

Houthi attacks on Saudi capital and oil facilities a ‘huge’ escalation of conflict – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-09-20
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Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, requested U.S. air support against Houthi forces approaching Mokka.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-20
6.0

Mohammed bin Salman is the crown prince of Saudi Arabia who signed a defence pact with Pakistan.

Pact with Saudi Arabia threatens to draw Pakistan into Middle East conflict | Pakistan
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-19
7.0

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke twice with Trump last week to ask for US strikes against the Houthis.

Frustration grows as Houthis widen Middle East conflict with US unwilling to intervene
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-19
5.0

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has personally asked US President Donald Trump to take military action against the Houthis.

Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-09-19
7.0
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