Saudi, Qatar, Oman Convince Trump to Give Iran a Chance, Gulf Official Says
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Diplomatic last-minute efforts by Gulf states reportedly convinced the US to hold off on strikes amid tensions over Iran protests.
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman reportedly led an urgent diplomatic push to convince former US President Donald Trump not to attack Iran, a senior Saudi official told AFP on Thursday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity, citing ongoing discussions.
The Gulf countries feared that a military strike could trigger serious blowbacks in the region and sought to encourage dialogue instead.
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US Bases on Alert Amid Tensions
The warning came as US personnel were temporarily moved out of a major military base in Qatar, and staff at missions in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were advised to exercise caution. These measures followed escalating fears over a possible US response to Tehran’s crackdown on protesters.
Iran had warned it would retaliate against any US intervention targeting its military or shipping assets, raising the stakes in a region dense with US military infrastructure.
Trump Receives Assurances
According to the Saudi official, the Gulf effort contributed to Trump changing course. The US president reportedly said he had received assurances from “very important sources on the other side” that Iran would refrain from executing demonstrators.
“We told Washington that an attack on Iran would open the way for a series of grave blowbacks in the region,” the official said.
Diplomacy Still Underway
The official described the negotiations as “a sleepless night to defuse more bombs in the region,” adding that communication continues to maintain trust and the current positive momentum.
Another Gulf official noted that Iran was also warned: any attack on US facilities in the Gulf could affect its relations with regional countries.
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