Saturday, January 17, 2026- Senior leaders from Israel and several Arab nations have privately urged President Donald Trump to delay or refrain from ordering military strikes against Iran, emphasizing the far‑reaching risks of open conflict.
Diplomats from key Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt reportedly warned that any U.S. attack could spiral into a broader Middle Eastern war, destabilize global oil markets, and strain regional security. These warnings were conveyed to the White House as Trump weighed military options in response to Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also reported to have communicated directly with Trump, urging caution. Netanyahu’s intervention aimed to prevent what he and others fear would be a limited U.S. strike that might provoke Iranian retaliation without significantly dismantling Tehran’s capabilities.
Despite these entreaties, U.S. officials acknowledge that Trump has not ruled out military action completely, and all options remain on the table as he evaluates Tehran’s response to internal unrest.
President Trump has publicly softened his rhetoric in recent days, communicating to Iranian leaders that he is not about to launch an imminent attack and stressing that diplomatic pressure and sanctions continue alongside military planning.
This shift comes amid signs of a temporary de‑escalation in the U.S.–Iran tensions following diplomatic outreach from regional states, while analysts caution that the situation remains volatile, with efforts focused on preventing escalation while keeping pressure on Tehran.
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