A coalition of Middle Eastern nations has successfully intervened to prevent potential military strikes by the United States against Iran, according to multiple diplomatic sources. The diplomatic effort, involving Egypt, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, raised urgent concerns about regional destabilization and global economic consequences.
Anonymous Arab diplomats revealed that senior officials from these nations engaged in intensive negotiations with the US administration over a 48-hour period. Their warnings about the catastrophic implications of military action reportedly reached President Donald Trump at the critical moment when strikes were being considered.
The Telegraph reported that appeals from both Gulf states and Israel ultimately persuaded Trump to abandon plans for military engagement on Wednesday night. This development occurred despite the administration’s public maintenance of military readiness rhetoric.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt maintained the official position on Thursday, stating that “all options remain on the table” regarding US policy toward Iran. However, the diplomatic breakthrough appears to have created an unexpected shift in tensions.
In a surprising related development, President Trump expressed gratitude toward the Iranian government on Friday, acknowledging their decision to cancel planned executions. “Iran canceled the hanging of over 800 people,” Trump told reporters while departing the White House, adding that he “greatly respected” this decision.
The successful diplomatic intervention represents a significant moment in Middle Eastern relations, demonstrating how regional powers can collaboratively work to prevent escalation between global superpowers and neighboring states.