Pragmatic choice: Israel’s war backfires as Gulf backs US-Iran deal (opens original article in a new tab)

Gulf states have embraced a US-Iran agreement to end the war, prioritizing pragmatic relations over trust, with Qatar mediating and focusing on regional security threats.

• Gulf states welcomed a US-Iran agreement to end the war, prioritizing de-escalation over trust in Iran.
• Gulf states seek a comprehensive agreement with Iran, focusing on regional security threats like drones and proxies rather than nuclear issues.
• Qatar mediates US-Iran talks, with Gulf states emphasizing their central role in the negotiations and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and a regional investment fund.