Arab Allies Urge US, Iran Restraint Amid Nuclear Deal Demands, Escalating Tensions
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Moneycontrol•31-01-2026, 00:48
Arab Allies Urge US, Iran Restraint Amid Nuclear Deal Demands, Escalating Tensions
- •Arab allies, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Oman, and Qatar, are urging both the US and Iran to de-escalate tensions.
- •President Trump is demanding a deal on Iran's nuclear program, shifting his rationale for potential military action from protest crackdown to nuclear deterrence.
- •The US has increased its military presence in the region with the USS Abraham Lincoln and guided-missile destroyers.
- •Arab states fear a US attack on Iran could lead to retaliatory strikes against them or American interests in their countries.
- •Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Iran is ready for dialogue but also for war, while Turkey offered to mediate.
Why It Matters: Arab allies call for de-escalation between the US and Iran, fearing regional destabilization over nuclear program.
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