Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 8 min read 100% complete by By AAMER MADHANI, SAMY MAGDY, MATTHEW LEE and SAM MEDNICKMarch 30, 2026 at 11:53 PM

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According to U.S., Gulf, and Israeli officials, Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are privately lobbying President Trump to persist in the war against Iran. These allies believe that the month-long U.S.-led bombing campaign has not sufficiently weakened Tehran. The Gulf states initially expressed discontent over the lack of advance notice regarding the U.S.-Israeli attack. They also felt the U.S. had previously disregarded their warnings concerning the war. The Gulf allies are advocating for continued military action to achieve a more decisive defeat of Iran. The events described in the article are dated in March of 2026.

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Officials from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain have conveyed they want military operation to end with significant changes in Iranian leadership.

factual — Officials from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain90% confidence

Gulf allies are urging President Trump to continue the war against Iran.

factual — U.S., Gulf and Israeli officials90% confidence

Some regional allies believe the moment offers a historic opportunity to cripple Tehran’s clerical rule.

factual — some of the regional allies80% confidence

Tehran hasn’t been weakened enough by the monthlong U.S.-led bombing campaign.

factual — Gulf allies70% confidence

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Dubai International Airport 40% Washington ×240% Kuwait ×350% Gulf Cooperation Council 50% Israel ×260% Saudi Arabia ×270% United Arab Emirates ×370% United States ×280% Donald Trump ×290% Iran ×290%

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iran 100% gulf allies 90% donald trump 80% u.s.-led bombing campaign 70% war 70% saudi arabia 60% united arab emirates 60% drone strike 50% kuwait 40%