Gulf States Diplomatically Urge US and Iran to Avoid Military Escalation

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt engaged in intense diplomatic efforts to dissuade the United States from launching a military strike on Iran amid tensions over Tehran's crackdown on protesters. Gulf officials warned Washington that an attack could trigger serious regional instability and economic consequences affecting the US. They also communicated to Iran that retaliatory actions against US facilities would impact Tehran's regional relations. These efforts contributed to President Trump’s decision to delay military action, emphasizing ongoing dialogue to maintain regional stability.