Gulf Allies Push Trump to Continue War on Iran

The United States’ Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are privately urging President Donald Trump to continue the war against Iran. They believe Tehran hasn’t been weakened enough by the ongoing U.S.-led bombing campaign. Initially, some Gulf nations were upset because they felt they weren’t given enough warning about the U.S.-Israeli attack and thought the war would have severe regional consequences.

Now, these allies argue that this is a historic chance to weaken Iran’s leadership and change its behavior. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain have told the White House that they don’t want the war to end until there are major changes in Iran or significant shifts in how Iran acts.

Meanwhile, Trump is torn between claiming Iran is ready to surrender and threatening to escalate the conflict further if no deal is reached soon. The war has caused over 3,000 deaths across the Middle East and hurt the global economy, making it hard for Trump to gain public support at home. Yet he claims his Gulf allies fully back him, even those who were hesitant about joining the war initially.

Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and UAE are pushing for stronger military action against Iran, while others like Kuwait and Bahrain also favor a ground invasion. The UAE, which has faced many Iranian missile attacks, is especially hawkish. Oman and Qatar, however, prefer a diplomatic solution.

Saudi leaders warn that ending the war now won’t lead to a lasting agreement that keeps Iran’s Arab neighbors safe. They want Iran’s nuclear program dismantled, its missile capabilities destroyed, and an end to its support for proxy groups. The UAE has also grown more aggressive in its rhetoric, calling Iran’s regime unacceptable and demanding guarantees that it won’t repeat such actions.

Despite this push, Trump hasn’t asked Gulf nations to join offensive operations directly. Some believe this is because adding more forces could complicate things, especially after friendly fire incidents early in the war. Meanwhile, Iran has threatened to attack its neighbors’ critical infrastructure if Trump follows through on his threats.

Overall, the Gulf allies are split but largely supportive of the U.S. effort, with some expressing concerns about prolonging the conflict and its potential risks.