Donald Trump delivers one of his most provocative remarks yet, claiming that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was “kissing my a**” during a critical phase of rising tensions linked to the Iran conflict. Trump alleges that the Saudi leader initially expected weak leadership from Washington, but quickly recalibrated as the US asserted its strength on the global stage. The comment, blunt and controversial, underscores Trump’s broader claim that America’s position in the Middle East has dramatically shifted in its favor. But the moment doesn’t end there. In a surprising pivot, Trump goes on to praise Mohammed bin Salman, calling him a “fantastic man” and a “winner.” WATCH

Iran war is taking a dangerous turn as tensions in West Asia escalate rapidly. A drone struck near Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu refinery signalling a dangerous shift in the conflict toward critical energy infrastructure. The targeted facility, part of the SAMREF joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil, plays a key role in global oil supply, raising alarm across international markets. The attack follows Iranian warnings and comes amid retaliatory strikes linked to US and Israeli actions on Iran’s energy assets, including the South Pars gas field. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut and alternative routes like Yanbu and Fujairah under pressure, global energy flows are facing severe disruption.