Could be a factor…. From NBC:
Saudi Arabia (along with Kuwait) suspended U.S. military access to key bases and airspace, specifically restricting operations related to a U.S.-led initiative known as "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz
That NBC story is apparently true but is not being fully discussed. Apparently, the lack of communication between the US, S.A., and Kuwait, caused a lot of air traffic confusion which almost resulted in accidents or friendly fire issues. S.A. got mad about it and apparently Trump and S.A. had an unpleasant phone call about the situation. Trump paused the Project Freedom because of the confusion and lack of coordination. Odd's are the confusion would have resulted in more problems than the current situation.
