AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): According to the Associated Press, most Arab countries of the Persian Gulf support the continuation of the war against Iran; their goal is to bring about fundamental changes in Iran's policies. Some of these countries have even supported the option of a ground operation, describing it as a historic moment to end Iran's government.
According to this report, citing American, Israeli, and Arab officials, America's allies in the Persian Gulf region, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are encouraging U.S. President Donald Trump to continue the war against Iran. They believe that after one month of American airstrikes, Iran has still not been sufficiently weakened.
This report adds, citing these officials, that some regional allies now view this situation as a historic opportunity to completely end the rule of the clergy in Iran
Officials from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain have stated in private conversations that they do not want military operations to cease before fundamental changes occur in Iran's leadership or a serious transformation in the country's behavior.
Donald Trump recently told reporters, “Saudi Arabia is fighting hard, Qatar is fighting, the UAE is fighting, Kuwait is fighting, and Bahrain is fighting... they are all involved.”
Despite this general support, there are also differences of opinion among the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf. While Saudi Arabia and the UAE seek to intensify military pressure, with the UAE holding an even tougher stance and strongly supporting a ground invasion, an option also backed by Kuwait and Bahrain, Oman and Qatar, given their traditional roles as mediators between Iran and the West, prefer to pursue diplomatic solutions.
From Saudi Arabia's perspective, ending the war under the current circumstances would not lead to a favorable agreement that guarantees the security of the regional countries. Riyadh insists that any agreement must include an end to Iran's nuclear program, the destruction of Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, and a guarantee that Iran will not close the Strait of Hormuz in the future.
The White House has declined to comment on this report, only stating that the United States and its Gulf allies agree that Iran must not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.
The report also notes that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has told American officials that weakening Iran's military capabilities is in the region's long-term interest. However, Saudi Arabia remains cautious about a prolonged war, as it is concerned about its own oil facilities being targeted.
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