Gulf countries ask Trump not to escalate tensions with Iran
An American media outlet, citing informed sources, reported that senior officials from the Gulf Arab countries will ask Donald Trump in a meeting to refrain from escalating conflict with Iran.
The member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, some of which host US bases, are seeking an end to the war and a reduction in disruptions to shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a crisis that has put regional economies under pressure.
However, there are differences among these countries on how to deal with Tehran and the issue of controlling shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. They hope that the meeting with Trump will lead to progress towards ending the war.