Gulf states and Iran hold Tehran talks amid U.S. escalation fears
· World · Al Jazeera, Bloomberg
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud and Qatari mediators attended high‑level talks in Tehran aimed at preventing a full‑scale war between Iran and Gulf Arab states. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi called for a regional "non‑aggression pact" to reduce U.S. security dominance in the Gulf. The talks, which included participants from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, stopped short of producing an agreement, while Qatar presented Iran with a draft deal. Iran’s IRGC warned of a forceful response if the U.S. launches another military strike. Tensions have intensified due to Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters
The talks highlight a potential shift in Gulf security architecture, with regional powers seeking to curb U.S. military involvement and reduce the risk of a costly war that could further spike global oil prices and affect India’s energy imports. The outcome could reshape strategic alignments across the Middle East and influence Indian diplomatic and economic interests in the region.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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