US-Iran talks leave Gulf states on edge about the price of peace

South China Morning Post National SecurityAnalysisEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom HussainApril 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Pakistan sets modest goal for US-Iran summit: A deal to keep talks going

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The six Gulf Arab monarchies are apprehensive about ongoing US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan, fearing that any resulting peace agreement could compromise their security and economic diversification efforts. This concern stems from past attacks by Iranian drones and missiles, coupled with the recent failure of their UN Security Council bid to secure defensive measures for the Strait of Hormuz due to vetoes from China and Russia. Gulf states feel sidelined in the negotiations, relying on information from Washington and Islamabad. Officials and commentators in the UAE and Kuwait have voiced concerns about being excluded from the process, fearing the potential consequences for their long-term stability and economic goals.

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China and Russia vetoed the Gulf Cooperation Council’s bid to attain UN Security Council approval for defensive measures in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Officials and commentators in the UAE and Kuwait have been outspoken about being sidelined from US-Iran talks.

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Gulf states are watching US-Iran negotiations with trepidation due to potential impacts on their security.

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GCC states fear peace between the US and Iran could compromise their long-term security.

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Qatar 40% Bahrain 40% China 50% Russia 50% Strait of Hormuz ×250% Kuwait ×250% Saudi Arabia 60% United Arab Emirates ×260% Gulf Cooperation Council ×370% Pakistan ×370% United States ×280% Iran ×390%

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