Trump’s Gulf Allies Do Not Want Him to Bomb Iran

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Vivian NereimJanuary 14, 2026 at 11:26 PM

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Despite strained relations, key Gulf Arab allies of the U.S. are lobbying the Trump administration against military action in Iran, fearing regional instability. While President Trump considers options, including military strikes, in response to Iran's crackdown on protests, Gulf states like Saudi Arabia worry about the repercussions of escalating U.S.-Iran tensions on their own security and economies. Some Gulf governments believe that a weakened Iran is less of a threat to regional stability than Israel. Oman, acting as a mediator, has advised against military action, and Qatar is also working to de-escalate the situation.

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Majed al-Ansari 40% Middle East 40% Kuwait University 40% Bader al-Saif 50% Saudi Arabia 50% Qatar ×250% Sultanate of Oman 60% United States ×270% Israel ×370% Gulf Arab countries ×280% Donald Trump ×590% Iran ×12100%

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iran 100% gulf arab states 90% us-iran tensions 80% diplomacy 70% military action 70% israel 60% regional stability 60% middle east 50% regime change 50%

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