According to Reporter , several Arab states bordering the Persian Gulf are encouraging the US not to end its military campaign against Iran until the country’s military capabilities are considerably weakened.
Arab Nations Urge US
According to the research, these states did not pressure Washington to initiate the war, but they were concerned that terminating the campaign prematurely would allow Iran to threaten the shipping lanes, oil pipelines, and commercial hubs that support their economy.
The discussions take place as the war enters its third week, with US and Israeli airstrikes intensifying and Iran firing missiles and drones at American outposts in the region, disrupting commerce through the Persian Gulf’s crucial oil gateway, the Strait of Hormuz.
On Monday, Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, accused Islamic countries of abandoning Tehran during the war and criticised those who labelled Iran an enemy following attacks on their soil.
“Is Iran expected to sit idly by while American bases in your countries are used to attack it?” stated the official. “These are weak excuses.”
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According to Reporter, US authorities have been pressuring Iran’s Arab neighbours to openly support the US-Israeli assault, citing Western and Arab diplomats who claim President Donald Trump is looking for visible regional backing to boost the operation’s international credibility.
According to the sources, unilateral military action by any Arab state is improbable due to the risk of Iranian reprisal.
According to people involved with the talks, the six Gulf Cooperation Council members—Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates—have held very minimal conversations since the war began.
Regional officials told Reuters that the recent assaults have confirmed a long-held fear: that leaving Iran with large missile forces or weapons development capacity would allow it to threaten the region’s energy supply anytime tensions rise.
According to officials, the calculus for many regional leaders is becoming increasingly harsh. They are concerned that unless Iran’s military capabilities are seriously weakened, the country would continue to pose a threat to the region’s energy infrastructure and maritime routes.
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