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Gulf States Urge Trump to Avoid Iran Confrontation

1/22/2026

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Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, pressured U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid action against Iran.
Trump initially urged protesters to take over the government.
He reconsidered after discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who warned against retaliation from Iran.
Gulf states now prioritize stability and fear U.S. strikes could escalate violence, while they view the current Iranian regime as a necessary counterbalance to Israeli influence.

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Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, pressured U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid action against Iran.
Trump initially urged protesters to take over the government.
He reconsidered after discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who warned against retaliation from Iran.
Gulf states now prioritize stability and fear U.S. strikes could escalate violence, while they view the current Iranian regime as a necessary counterbalance to Israeli influence.