The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have urged the United States not to restart military action against Iran, warning that renewed conflict could destabilise the Gulf region and disrupt global energy flows through key shipping lanes, including the Strait of Hormuz.
The three Gulf countries reportedly conveyed their concerns to Washington through separate diplomatic channels, stressing that escalation would carry significant security and economic risks for the region. They emphasised that dialogue and diplomacy remain the preferred path to address tensions with Tehran.
The warning comes amid heightened regional unease following previous rounds of US-Iran confrontation and fragile de-escalation efforts. Gulf leaders are concerned that any renewed hostilities could expose critical infrastructure, including oil facilities and shipping routes, to potential attacks.
Despite differing historical approaches toward Iran, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have adopted a coordinated position on the need to avoid further military escalation. Officials from the region are understood to have argued that military action would be unlikely to resolve long-term disputes involving Iran’s nuclear programme and regional influence.
Their shared stance reflects growing concern over regional stability and the impact of conflict on global energy markets.
The US has not issued a formal response to the reported diplomatic outreach.
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