Gulf States Urge Trump on Iran

The United Arab Emirates>>>, Saudi Arabia>>>, and Qatar>>> are collectively urging Donald Trump>>> to pursue diplomacy with Iran>>> instead of restarting military action. This push comes from fears that renewed hostilities would plunge Gulf economies into chaos, following a previous conflict between late February and early April where Iran>>> and its allies retaliated with thousands of drones and missiles, causing billions in damage and closing the Strait of Hormuz>>>. While a truce is in place and messages are being exchanged via Pakistan>>> for a peace deal, both sides remain ready to resume hostilities. The United Arab Emirates>>>'s stance marks a shift, having previously been more hawkish and even leaving OPEC>>> due to frustration with other Arab states' responses. However, ties within the Gulf Cooperation Council>>> have improved, with members collectively rejecting Iran>>>'s control over the Strait of Hormuz>>>. Israel>>>, which sees Iran>>> as an existential threat, is a key player, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu>>> advocating for more strikes. Donald Trump>>> is in a bind, facing high war costs and unpopularity, and is vacillating between threats and peace talks. Gulf leaders are concerned Israel>>> might convince Donald Trump>>> to attack Iran>>> again, emphasizing the need for a political solution to address Iran>>>'s full range of threats.