Gulf states warn of wider conflict if strikes on Iran resume

Conflict · First reported 1 Nov, 22:03 · Updated 23:28

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Gulf states fear renewed U.S.-Israeli strikes could trigger a more destructive regional war. A UAE presidential adviser said Gulf countries were seeking a political way out, while President Donald Trump has left open the possibility of renewed attacks as peace talks remain deadlocked.

Gulf states fear another U.S.-Israeli attack on a better-prepared Iran could unleash a more destructive regional war, with Gulf countries left to deal with its consequences.
UAE presidential diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash said Gulf states had worked diplomatically to avert the crisis and were seeking a political off-ramp.
Trump has said the U.S. and Israel would “finish the job” in Iran. He ruled out new strikes before Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections but left open the possibility of later attacks as peace talks remained deadlocked.

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Gulf states’ concern: They fear renewed U.S.-Israeli strikes could lead to a more destructive regional war.
UAE official: Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE’s president, spoke at the IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain on Sunday.
Trump’s position: He ruled out fresh strikes before Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections but left open the possibility of renewed attacks.
Talks: Peace talks were described as deadlocked.