Iran Asked the Gulf to Urge US to Push Israel for Ceasefire
Tehran is urging Gulf nations, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to pressure Israel into agreeing to an immediate ceasefire, according to multiple sources cited by Reuters. In return, Iran says it is ready to show flexibility in its nuclear negotiations.
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Over the weekend, Gulf leaders and top diplomats were in overdrive, speaking with each other, Washington, and Tehran to prevent the confrontation between Iran and Israel from spiraling further out of control.
Iran Signals Willingness to Negotiate
One Iranian source told Reuters that Iran is open to easing its stance in nuclear talks but only if Israel agrees to stop its attacks. For now, Iran insists it won’t enter serious negotiations while under fire, but it has reached out to Qatar and Oman to mediate a possible return to the table.
The sixth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks that had been planned for Muscat was abruptly canceled following Israel’s surprise airstrikes last Friday, which targeted senior Iranian military leaders and nuclear sites.
Gulf States Urge U.S. to Step In
Gulf nations, especially Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, are reportedly appealing to the U.S. administration to convince Israel to stop its military campaign and to resume dialogue with Iran. The region is on edge, fearing that further escalation could lead to long-term instability.
Oman Drafting Ceasefire Proposal
Oman is now said to be working on a draft ceasefire proposal aimed at restarting negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. According to regional sources, the proposed deal would include:
- A one- to three-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear enrichment,
- Full access to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors,
- And a framework allowing Iran to enrich uranium up to 3.67% under international oversight.
In return, Iran would want:
- Recognition of its right to a peaceful nuclear program,
- And the lifting of U.S. sanctions.
One Iranian source added that similar appeals have been made to Turkey and Russia. President Putin has reportedly agreed to speak with both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
What’s at Stake
While Iranian officials have threatened to “open the gates of hell” in retaliation, they’ve also indicated that if Israel halts its attacks, Iran is willing to do the same.
Despite the rising tensions, Iran is showing signs of restraint, signaling that it wants to avoid a full-scale regional war, especially one that could have devastating, long-lasting consequences.
As Gulf states work to broker peace behind the scenes, the international community waits to see if diplomacy can succeed before the situation worsens.