Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has urged US President Donald Trump to avoid launching massive new strikes on Iran, expressing concern over the potential escalation of the conflict, according to an Axios report citing two US officials and another source familiar with the conversation.The call came as Trump is weighing military action against Iranian energy infrastructure in response to Tehran's missile strike on a US base in Jordan and its continued disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. While the US President is said to be seriously considering the strikes, he has not yet issued final orders, the report said.Mohammed bin Salman, widely known as MBS, sought greater clarity on Washington's plans and urged Trump to pursue de-escalation instead of further military action."The Saudis expressed concern and asked for clarity about the plan of action," one US official told Axios. Another source familiar with the call said the Saudi Crown Prince appealed to Trump to refrain from ordering the strikes.Also read: 'Kind of madness': Iran vows to target US, Israeli energy assets if attacked as Trump weighs fresh strikesUS-Iran exchange threats; regional powers step inThe developments come amid growing fears that any US attack on Iranian energy assets could trigger a wider regional conflict. Iran has warned that it would retaliate by targeting energy and infrastructure facilities in Israel and Gulf countries if attacked.Saudi Arabia has consistently advocated de-escalation despite participating alongside the US this week in strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq. Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman had earlier conveyed Riyadh's position during meetings in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and later with Trump, according to Axios.The meetings were intended to communicate the Saudi leadership's assessment of the Iran conflict and the broader regional security situation.Other regional powers, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Pakistan, are also stepping up diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.Also read: Iran warns US against 'adventurous action'; threatens retaliation as Gulf tensions deepenIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate discussions on Saturday with Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and the foreign ministers of Turkey and Saudi Arabia. According to a statement shared on his Telegram channel, Araghchi warned that any hostile action by the US or Israel, or cooperation by regional countries in such attacks, would be met with a "decisive and proportionate response" from Iran's armed forces.Meanwhile, Qatari mediators held separate talks with Araghchi, White House special envoy Steve Witkoff and Omani officials to explore reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported. While the discussions reportedly made progress, it remains uncertain whether they will be sufficient to ease tensions.