U.S. urges Saudi Arabia to join strike against Iran amid rising oil prices and regional tensions.

Senator Lindsey Graham urged Saudi Arabia to join a U.S.-led military campaign against Iran, warning of consequences for nations unwilling to contribute, as global oil prices rose above $100 per barrel. He claimed that toppling Iran’s government could give the U.S. control over nearly a third of the world’s oil reserves, calling it a strategic investment. The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran in February, prompting retaliatory attacks on U.S. bases and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has closed. The U.S. has also taken steps to assert influence over Venezuela’s oil sector. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia condemned Iranian attacks but refused to engage militarily, maintaining its sovereignty while avoiding direct involvement.