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Iran Urges Gulf States to Rethink Relations Amid Conflict

3/16/2026

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Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, said Gulf states relations require a review amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
He cited regional cooperation and more than 2,000 missile and drone attacks since February 28 on Gulf states targeting infrastructure.
Enayati denied Iran's involvement while urging the United States and Israel to cease actions and seek international guarantees to prevent further conflict for a prosperous region.

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Iran's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Alireza Enayati, said Gulf states relations require a review amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
He cited regional cooperation and more than 2,000 missile and drone attacks since February 28 on Gulf states targeting infrastructure.
Enayati denied Iran's involvement while urging the United States and Israel to cease actions and seek international guarantees to prevent further conflict for a prosperous region.