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Trump Offers to Mediate Ceasefire as Iran Turns to Gulf States on Conflict’s Fifth Day

Gulf leaders are shuttling between Washington and Tehran, with Iran indicating it will relax nuclear demands in return for a truce.

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Overview

  • Iran has enlisted Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman to press President Trump to urge Israel to halt military operations.
  • President Trump cut short his G7 summit visit and, according to French President Macron, extended an offer to broker a ceasefire.
  • US officials stress a defensive posture in the region and say Washington will not launch offensive strikes against Iran.
  • Iran has signaled readiness to show flexibility in long-stalled nuclear negotiations in exchange for a ceasefire.
  • Gulf states remain in close contact with both Washington and Tehran to avert a large-scale military confrontation.