Gulf countries want Trump to end Iran war — but not yet, officials say

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The Saudis and Emiratis fear a deal that leaves the region less stable, and they have indicated support for an escalated campaign to force concessions from Tehran.

March 26, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. EDT1 minute ago

Qatari officials hold a meeting in the Interior Ministry’s national command center on March 5. (-/AFP/Getty Images)

As the Trump administration makes what is says are initial peace overtures to Iran, U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf, initially skittish about the war, have become fearful of a hasty settlement that leaves the region less stable than it was a month ago, officials and analysts say.


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