Trump Gives Iran a Chance
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Arab Gulf states stepped in at a critical moment of rising tensions with Iran, persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to abandon military action in favor of diplomacy.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman conducted intensive talks with the U.S. administration, ultimately convincing President Donald Trump to refrain from launching an attack on Iran, a senior Saudi official told AFP.
According to the official, the Gulf states engaged in “prolonged and urgent last-minute diplomatic efforts” to persuade the U.S. leader to give Tehran a chance to demonstrate goodwill and de-escalate tensions. Discussions with Washington are ongoing, aimed at reinforcing trust and maintaining a positive diplomatic atmosphere.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said Trump had already informed Tehran of his decision not to strike and urged Iran, in return, to show restraint and avoid targeting U.S. assets in the region.
Earlier, Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia had warned Washington that military action against Iran could destabilize global oil markets and ultimately harm the U.S. economy itself.
According to the official, the Gulf states engaged in “prolonged and urgent last-minute diplomatic efforts” to persuade the U.S. leader to give Tehran a chance to demonstrate goodwill and de-escalate tensions. Discussions with Washington are ongoing, aimed at reinforcing trust and maintaining a positive diplomatic atmosphere.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, said Trump had already informed Tehran of his decision not to strike and urged Iran, in return, to show restraint and avoid targeting U.S. assets in the region.
Earlier, Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia had warned Washington that military action against Iran could destabilize global oil markets and ultimately harm the U.S. economy itself.
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