Gulf states led efforts to talk Trump out of attacking Iran, fearing ‘grave blowbacks’ if he did — official

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman led efforts to talk US President Donald Trump out of an attack on Iran, fearing “grave blowbacks in the region,” a senior Saudi official tells AFP.

The Gulf trio “led a long, frantic, diplomatic last-minute effort to convince President Trump to give Iran a chance to show good intention,” the official says, on condition of anonymity.

“Communication is still underway to consolidate gained trust and current good spirit,” he adds.

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