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'SAUDI BASES NOT FOR OFFENSIVE OPS': MBS Gives Second Shock To Trump Amid Iran Escalation

| May 08, 2026, 04:14:19 PM | TOI.in
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A dramatic diplomatic twist unfolded in the Gulf as reports emerged that Saudi Arabia restricted U.S. access to its bases and airspace, disrupting President Donald Trump’s plan to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz under “Project Freedom.” Initial reports suggested Riyadh’s resistance forced Washington to pause the operation, pushing the White House toward urgent diplomacy with Tehran. A Saudi source later pushed back, saying the Kingdom did not authorize its airspace for offensive missions but continues regular defense cooperation with the U.S.

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