President Donald Trump has discussed escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The White House says the leaders spoke Friday, the day after Trump confirmed that he canceled a military strike against Iran on Thursday after Iran downed a U.S. drone that it says was operating over Iranian airspace. The U.S. says the drone had been flying over international waters when it was attacked.
Saudi Arabia and Iran are regional enemies. Trump has been stepping up a "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran.
Trump and bin Salman also discussed the kingdom's role in ensuring stability in the Middle East and in the global oil market.
Trump has blamed Iran for recent attacks on oil tankers moving through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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