Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is allegedly threatening the United States with a “significant economic cost” if it retaliates against oil cuts, reported by the Washington Post, citing information leaks from the Pentagon.
According to the document, the Saudi leader plans to “fundamentally change decades of US-Saudi relations”. The prince said he would no longer deal with the US administration. However, it is unclear whether the threat was communicated directly to US officials or intercepted by electronic eavesdropping.
The Crown Prince’s statements appear to be in response to threats from US President Joe Biden about possible “repercussions” for Saudi Arabia following the OPEC-Russia agreement to cut oil production in October. Despite this, according to the Washington Post, so far the kingdom has not faced any immediate consequences.
At the same time, it is worth noting that Saudi Arabia is actively developing its ties with China, including nuclear energy cooperation. This can be interpreted as a strategic strengthening of the kingdom’s position and the search for alternative partners in case relations with the US deteriorate.
The situation continues to evolve and it is worth noting that this threat from the Saudi Crown Prince could have a significant impact on the global oil market and geopolitical environment. International experts and observers are closely following the further actions of both countries and the possible consequences of their confrontation.
