Iran: Why Saudi Arabia is increasingly moving toward confrontation with the US

Even a month after the fragile ceasefire took effect, there is still no sign of a negotiated settlement between Iran and the US. In Riyadh, pressure is mounting on US President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz through diplomacy.

11. May 2026
A contested waterway, the Strait of Hormuz. (picture alliance/associated press/Altaf Qadri)

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Last updated: 11. May 2026