Regional leaders urge Trump to avoid strike on Iran

Leaders of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Turkey have contacted the US President, requesting he prioritize a diplomatic solution over resuming strikes.

Regional leaders have been working in recent days to persuade US President Donald Trump to avoid resuming military strikes against Iran, as reported by the Financial Times and Walla. According to the reports, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have spoken with Trump to request that he give diplomacy a chance.

At the same time, Trump noted in an interview with Reuters that it seems military action is unnecessary and that an opportunity exists to end the conflict, though he clarified that the strike option remains on the table. Further details on the progress of these contacts have not yet been released.