US EditionGulf countries urge de-escalation between US and Iran
Gulf Cooperation Council nations refuse to allow attacks on Iran from their territory to prevent regional war and protect vital oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, IMF warned.
- Refusing facilitation, Gulf states announced they will not allow their land, airspace or bases to be used for attacks on Iran, as U.S. military deployments highlight rising tensions.
- Historical experience of external interventions, such as Iraq 2003, Libya 2011, and Afghanistan, explains Gulf states' refusal to allow attacks on Iran, driven by economic and security concerns.
- Drawing on past practice, Oman has engaged in discreet mediation and Muscat’s maritime deconfliction techniques, while Türkiye hosts Iran’s foreign minister and offers mediation, according to reports.
- Market moves show immediate costs as oil prices are up and the IMF warns a Gulf conflict could shave 2 percentage points off global growth, signaling increased risks.
- Looking beyond the crisis, Gulf restraint suggests a new regional security architecture with Strait of Hormuz confidence‑building measures, missile-notification mechanisms, and reframed United States diplomacy.
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Gulf countries urge de-escalation between US and Iran
Gulf states are ramping up diplomatic efforts to avert a US strike on Iran that could spill across the region. Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman is in Washington for talks with the Trump administration. Qatar and Oman have also been engaging both sides, while Türkiye is hosting Iran’s foreign minister. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have both publicly said they will not allow their airspace or territory to be used for an attack on Iran.T…
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