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Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated
France 24 International1 hours ago
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The article reports that Gulf states led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE are privately urging President Trump to continue the US-led bombing campaign until Iran is decisively weakened. This diplomatic push increases the political pressure on Washington to prolong or escalate military operations, raising the risk of a wider or lengthier regional conflict.
Summary
Gulf states, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are urging Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran, arguing that Tehran hasn't been weakened enough by the bombing campaign, according to U.S., Gulf and Israeli officials. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute. He stresses that, despite some Gulf States pressing to prolong the war, none of the Gulf States want the Iranian state to collapse.
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Key Phrases
"Gulf governments are actively lobbying the US to sustain or expand kinetic operations, increasing political momentum for continued military pressure on Iran.""Prolonging the bombing campaign raises the probability of escalation, including secondary strikes, wider regional retaliation, or pressure for a ground invasion.""Gulf states' simultaneous desire to avoid Iranian state collapse creates potential for calibrated—but persistent—pressure that could prolong conflict and instability.""Sustained operations risk further involving regional actors (e.g., Israel, Houthi proxies) and disrupting maritime routes and energy infrastructure."