US Allies in the Gulf Urge Trump to Continue Bombardment of Iran
US President Donald Trump is facing pressure from key allies in the Gulf region to prolong the ongoing bombardment of Iran, a move that could have far-reaching implications for the Middle East. According to US, Gulf, and Israeli officials, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain are urging Trump to continue the military operation until there are significant changes in the Iranian leadership or a dramatic shift in Iranian behavior.
The Gulf nations are reportedly pushing for a more decisive outcome from the war, arguing that Tehran's clerical rule has not been weakened enough by the month-long bombing campaign. Some officials have privately expressed frustration with the US for not giving them adequate advance notice of the attack, which they claim would have devastating consequences for the region.
Trump's decision to continue the bombardment is being closely watched, as he struggles to rally public support at home for a war that has left over 3,000 dead across the Middle East and is shaking the global economy.
The push from the Gulf nations comes as Trump vacillates between claiming that Iran's decimated leadership is ready to settle the conflict and threatening to further escalate the war if a deal is not reached soon.
