Gulf allies want Trump to prolong US bombardment of Iran, officials say

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 31, 2026 at 08:16 AM

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Several Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are reportedly urging President Trump to prolong the US-led military campaign against Iran. These nations believe Iran has not been sufficiently weakened and see an opportunity to cripple the current Iranian leadership. Officials from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain have privately communicated their desire for the military operation to continue until significant changes occur in Iranian leadership or behavior. This push comes as Trump publicly alternates between claiming Iran is ready to negotiate and threatening further escalation, despite struggling to gain domestic support for the war. The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and destabilized the global economy.

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The war has left more than 3,000 dead across the Middle East.

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Officials from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain want military operation to end with significant changes in Iranian leadership.

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

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Trump is struggling to rally public support at home for the war.

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

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White House 40% Israel 50% Kuwait 60% Bahrain 60% Middle East ×270% Tehran ×270% United Arab Emirates ×280% Saudi Arabia ×280% United States ×390% Iran ×590% Donald Trump ×490%

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