President Trump has signaled that Washington could sign off on a diplomatic settlement with Iran, but only if key Gulf partners give the thumbs up first.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said US approval would likely follow if regional allies, specifically Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, were satisfied with the terms of any deal.
A coalition that can’t agree on dinner, let alone Iran
A CIA assessment reveals a genuine split among the Gulf states over how to handle Iran. The UAE and Bahrain reportedly favor continued military pressure. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait prefer the negotiating table. Oman, for its part, opposes military intervention entirely.
Trump also disclosed that he paused a planned military strike on Iran following direct requests from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
