Content overview: “Gulf States Race to Mediate as Trump's Midterm Deadline Raises Iran War Fears”. Energy-rich Gulf Arab nations are urgently pursuing mediation efforts to prevent a military confrontation between the United States and Iran, as President Trump's midterm deadline approaches. Countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar fear that renewed hostilities would be Countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar fear that renewed hostilities would be more devastating than previous conflicts, threatening regional stability and global energy markets. Their diplomatic push comes amid heightened tensions and a narrowing window for de-escalation.
Analysts say the Gulf states, which host major U.S. military bases and are within range of Iranian missiles, have the most to lose from a full-scale war. They are leveraging their ties with both Washington and Tehran to broker back-channel talks and propose confidence-building measures. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.