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MBS orders younger brother to visit Washington and London to ease Iran tensions

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered his younger brother to travel to Washington and London to urge restraint as tensions rise between Tehran and Washington.

Unidentified sources told Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that Deputy Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman will speak with western leaders in an attempt to ease tensions. 

Gulf Arab states could be potential targets after US President Donald Trump ordered the assassination of Iranian general Qasim Soleimani.