Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump this week to continue the war against Iran until the regime is toppled, according to a New York Times report citing U.S. officials on Tuesday.

MBS reportedly pushed for strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure and even suggested U.S. ground forces seize key sites, warning Iran will remain a long-term threat and could continue targeting Saudi Arabia and global shipping.

Despite publicly backing diplomacy, Gulf states including Saudi Arabia and the UAE are now considering joining U.S. and Israeli strikes, as fears grow over both Iran’s capabilities and the risks of a failed Iranian state.