Report: Gulf states frustrated by lack of American strategy against Iran
Against the backdrop of the cancellation of the American strike, Gulf states are demanding interceptors and defense guarantees from Washington - and expressing frustration at the lack of a clear strategy. In Tehran, they are threatening preemptive attacks if negotiations fail. At the same time, attempts to formulate an arrangement for opening the Strait of Hormuz continue.
Against the backdrop of the cancellation of the American strike last night (between Saturday and Sunday), Gulf states are expressing frustration behind the scenes at what they see as a lack of a clear strategy from the United States. While the war continues, their territories remain exposed to frequent Iranian attacks, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. According to the report, in recent weeks, US allies in the Gulf have asked Washington to transfer additional interceptors to them and provide guarantees that the US military will protect them if the exchange of blows continues.
Tehran considers preemptive strikes
It was also reported that an Iranian diplomatic source said that Tehran is aware of Donald Trump's political vulnerability and seeks to exploit it if necessary. According to him, if diplomatic efforts fail, the Revolutionary Guards may carry out preemptive strikes — even if the United States does not attack first.
President Donald Trump's announcement regarding the cancellation of the strike on Iran provided Tehran with an opportunity to portray the move as another American retreat. Media outlets affiliated with the regime were quick to mock the American president, presenting him as someone who has backed down from his threats again. At the same time, military officials emphasized that Iranian forces are in a state of high readiness and prepared for any scenario.
Compromise on the Strait of Hormuz and denial from Tehran
In the background, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi agreed, according to two diplomats, to a compromise proposal formulated by Qatar and the United States for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the outline, vessels will enter the Gulf through Iranian territorial waters and exit through Omani territorial waters. Araghchi's agreement was, according to the report, one of the reasons for President Donald Trump's decision to cancel the strike on Iran. On the other hand, a source close to the Iranian negotiating team denied that an agreement had been reached and claimed that the reports on the matter were false.
Oman agreed to the proposal but asked to ensure that Araghchi's position is also acceptable to the Revolutionary Guards. Qatari mediators continue contacts with Tehran, while an Iranian military source clarified that the strait will remain blocked as long as the United States continues its actions.
