Four Arab States and Israel Urge US to Delay Military Action Against Iran

Four Arab states—Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt—engaged in intense diplomacy with the United States and Iran to prevent a potential U.S. military strike on Iran amid protests and a crackdown there. These countries warned Washington of regional security and economic consequences and urged Iran against retaliatory attacks on U.S. facilities in the Gulf. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also reportedly urged caution. President Trump ultimately delayed any attack, citing easing tensions and assurances from sources in Iran.