Overview
- Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Egypt mounted an intensive 48-hour diplomatic effort to head off a U.S. attack, a Gulf official told Reuters.
- President Trump signalled he decided against an immediate strike for now while keeping military options on the table, according to multiple reports.
- Gulf states cautioned Washington that any conflict could trigger severe regional and U.S. economic fallout, particularly through disruption of oil shipments.
- Saudi officials conveyed to Tehran they would not take part in hostilities or allow U.S. use of Saudi airspace for operations, media reports said.
- Iran warned it would target U.S. bases in host countries if attacked, and Reuters cited three diplomats saying some personnel were advised to leave Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar.