, March 25 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), has been encouraging American actions against Iran, describing him as "a warrior fighting with us."

The comments came after a New York Times report that said the prince views the U.S.-Israeli campaign as a historic chance to reshape the Middle East.

Speaking at the Oval Office, Trump confirmed MBS' support for certain U.S. measures targeting Tehran. The NYT report noted that MBS has emphasized the long-term threat Iran poses to the Gulf and suggested that only removing the government could neutralize it. Analysts say while Israel may tolerate a weakened Iranian state, Saudi Arabia fears that a collapsed reg...