Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Discuss Risks of Escalation in Iran Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call on March 2 to discuss the escalating conflict involving Iran. Both leaders expressed serious concern about the risk of the conflict spreading to several Arab countries and its potentially catastrophic consequences. Putin emphasized the need for a political and diplomatic resolution, while the Crown Prince noted Russia's potential stabilizing role due to its relations with Iran and Gulf countries.