Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated
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Key Points:
- Gulf allies of the U.S., led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are urging President Trump to continue military action against Iran, believing the monthlong bombing campaign has not sufficiently weakened Tehran.
- Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain want the conflict to continue until there are significant changes in Iran’s leadership or behavior, with the UAE pushing for a ground invasion.
- Oman and Qatar prefer a diplomatic solution, while Saudi Arabia demands a settlement that neutralizes Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, ends support for proxies, and secures the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump has praised Gulf allies for their support but has not called on them to join offensive operations, partly due to military coordination challenges and diplomatic complexities with Israel.
- Iran warns it will target Gulf infrastructure if the U.S. strikes its power plants, raising regional tensions amid uncertainty about the war’s objectives and duration.
