After Trump said MBS was ‘kissing his ass’, Gulf leaders told to send children to fight Iran

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Steve Bannon suggested Gulf leaders should send their children to fight in a potential ground war against Iran, accusing regional allies of exploiting the US. These remarks followed Donald Trump's comments mocking Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's past interactions with him.

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Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Sun, 03/29/2026 - 22:46 Trump ally Steve Bannon calls for Gulf royals’ children to lead assault on Iran US President Donald Trump speaks during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Summit in Miami Beach, Florida, on March 27, 2026. (Mandel Ngan/AFP] Off A close ally of US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Gulf leaders should send their own children to fight on the front lines in the Israeli-US war on Iran.

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