Regional players are concerned about the possible consequences of military intervention
Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar have taken active steps to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from attacking Iran, expressing concern about "serious consequences for the region." This was reported by sources citing AFP and "Mirror."
According to a senior Saudi official, "the three Gulf countries have made every effort in recent minutes to convince Trump to give Iran a chance to demonstrate its good intentions. Negotiations are ongoing to build trust and maintain a positive atmosphere," he added.
As reported by the Financial Times, other Middle Eastern countries are also trying to influence Trump. Intense diplomatic efforts, including negotiations between Iran and the U.S. administration, have helped reduce tensions in the Persian Gulf, claim three sources familiar with the situation. Arab states such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, and Turkey have urged Washington to exercise restraint, warning of potential harm to neighbors in the event of a U.S. strike, including a possible rise in oil and gas prices in the global market.
The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar are actively dissuading the White House from any military actions, arguing that an attempt to overthrow the Iranian regime could cause turmoil in oil markets and negatively impact the U.S. economy. Riyadh officials assured Tehran that they would not participate in any potential conflict and would not allow the U.S. to use their airspace for attacks.
Tehran, for its part, assured Trump that there would be no executions of protesters and that the number of casualties from the suppression of protests is significantly lower than reported, according to FT.
According to an Iranian official quoted by Reuters on Tuesday, the death toll, including both protesters and security personnel, is around 2,000. Later, observers reported that the total number of casualties exceeded 2,500. Video footage shows numerous bodies placed in bags near a morgue in Tehran.
Trump and his administration have repeatedly hinted at the possibility of military intervention and promised protesters that "help is on the way." On Wednesday, part of the personnel and equipment was withdrawn from the airbase in Qatar, where about 10,000 American troops are stationed. Additionally, the U.S. sent an aircraft carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the Middle East, sparking rumors of an impending strike on Iran.
However, late Wednesday evening, Trump stated in the Oval Office that he received assurances that Iran had stopped killing protesters and does not plan any executions.
There are hopes that dialogue between Tehran and Washington, possibly with the mediation of third countries such as Russia or Oman, could lead to new negotiations in the coming days, a source told FT.
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