Gulf states are divided over efforts to restart US-Iran talks. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are urging the Trump administration to maintain pressure and economic sanctions on Tehran, while Qatar is pushing for negotiations, including a proposed seven-day pause in fighting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Gulf states are divided over efforts to restart US-Iran talks. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are urging the Trump administration to maintain pressure and economic sanctions on Tehran, while Qatar is pushing for negotiations, including a proposed seven-day pause in fighting to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia argues that Iran needs to face more pressure before any agreement, citing attacks on Gulf shipping and Houthi operations in Yemen. Qatar and Oman support a phased reopening of Hormuz and a diplomatic solution.

Source: WSJ