U.S. officials have noted in recent weeks the aggressive policy role played by Mohammed bin Salman, and the sense of political jockeying within the kingdom. “MBS,” as he’s known, joined the line of succession as deputy crown prince in April, when Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz was dropped as crown prince and Mohammed bin Nayef, then deputy, moved up into the No. 2 spot. Observers have speculated that if the king changed the succession process once to remove Muqrin, he could do so again to favor his son.
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