Saudi source denies report on Trump's Hormuz operation U-turn

5 articles · Updated · Middle East Eye · May 7

The source told AFP a claim that Riyadh blocked US use of Saudi airspace and bases after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke to Trump was untrue.
NBC News had reported Trump paused a US military mission to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Saudi intervention.
The denial came in live coverage as oil prices fell 5% on hopes for US-Iran talks, while the source said US forces still have regular Saudi access.

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