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Saudi Crown Prince Urges Trump, Halts Project FreedomSaudi Crown Prince Urges Trump, Halts Project Freedom.

7/2/2026

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Saudi officials denied U.S. forces permission for Project Freedom after U.S. Central Command announced mission without consulting Riyadh.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump to reconsider the operation, warning it would antagonize Iran.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance spoke with Saudi officials.
Project Freedom was halted less than 48 hours after it began, prompting Saudi concerns that U.S. actions could spark conflict with Iran.

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Saudi officials denied U.S. forces permission for Project Freedom after U.S. Central Command announced mission without consulting Riyadh.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Donald Trump to reconsider the operation, warning it would antagonize Iran.
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance spoke with Saudi officials.
Project Freedom was halted less than 48 hours after it began, prompting Saudi concerns that U.S. actions could spark conflict with Iran.