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Scoop: Saudi Crown Prince MBS spoke to President Trump on Saturday and…

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Original report: Barak Ravid (Axios Reporter)Editorial policy

Barak Ravid (Axios Reporter)Aug 1, 7:52 PM ET

Scoop: Saudi Crown Prince MBS spoke to President Trump on Saturday and expressed concern over his plans for massive new strikes against Iran, two U.S. officials and another source familiar say. @MarcACaputo and I write for @axios https://t.co/BlURtV5AMP

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