Gulf divided as Saudi Arabia, UAE urge Trump to keep up Iran pressure | MBS
Published on Apr 01, 2026 05:46 am IST
Despite facing direct strikes, Gulf powers including Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are reportedly pushing Donald Trump to sustain military pressure on Iran, aiming to weaken Tehran’s regime. While some nations back continued escalation, others like Qatar and Oman favour diplomacy, exposing a deep divide within the Gulf bloc. As Iran’s retaliatory strikes hit targets across the region, the conflict is rapidly evolving into a wider geopolitical showdown.
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