Gulf Trio Intervenes: Saudi Official Claims They Stopped Trump's Iran Strike
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News18•16-01-2026, 08:05
Gulf Trio Intervenes: Saudi Official Claims They Stopped Trump's Iran Strike
- •Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman reportedly mounted a last-minute diplomatic push to prevent a US military strike on Iran.
- •A senior Saudi official claimed the 'Gulf trio' urged President Trump to give Tehran a chance to de-escalate tensions.
- •Iran's envoy to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, stated Trump conveyed he did not intend to attack and urged restraint.
- •US Senator Lindsey Graham criticized reports of Arab allies intervening, calling them 'beyond disturbing' given Iran's actions.
- •Trump later indicated a shift in tone, citing assurances that Iran would not execute demonstrators, reducing immediate tensions.
Why It Matters: A Gulf trio reportedly intervened to prevent a US strike on Iran, though a US Senator criticized the move.
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