Gulf states pushing to avert U.S.-Iran conflict, official says
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Key Points:
- Key U.S. Middle East allies including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Oman are conducting 72 hours of intensive diplomacy to prevent a military conflict between Iran and the United States, focusing on de-escalating rhetoric and avoiding military action.
- These countries have urged the U.S. to refrain from striking Iran due to regional security and economic risks, while warning Iran that any retaliation against U.S. facilities would seriously damage its regional relations.
- The U.S. has taken precautionary measures, such as withdrawing some personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, amid threats from Iran to target countries if the U.S. attacks, with embassies advising Americans to avoid military bases.
- President Trump has kept military
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