New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged US President Donald Trump to prioritize diplomacy with Iran, warning that any escalation could widen the conflict and threaten regional and global security, as Washington weighed fresh military action.

During a phone call with Trump, the crown prince stressed the need for dialogue and a negotiated settlement, according to Saudi Arabia's state news agency, confirming earlier reports that he had appealed to the US President to refrain from launching new strikes.

The crown prince "emphasized the necessity of prioritizing dialogue to de-escalate tensions and the importance of exerting all possible efforts to achieve a truce that paves the way for diplomatic solutions," the Sa...