[SMM News Flash] Gulf state officials said Saudi Arabia pressured the US to abandon the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

Published: Apr 14, 2026 13:01

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According to US sources on April 13, Saudi Arabia was pressuring the US to abandon the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and return to the negotiating table, as Saudi Arabia was concerned that the US move could prompt Iran to take escalatory actions and disrupt other critical shipping lanes.

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