The proposed framework is modeled on the 1975 Helsinki Accords, which eased tensions between the Soviet Union, the United States and European nations during the Cold War, according to two Western diplomatic sources cited by the newspaper.[1]ÂThe initiative has gained support from European capitals and European Union institutions, but it remains unclear whether the U.S. and Israel would back the proposal, the sources said.[2]An Arab diplomat toldFTthat a similar agreement for the Middle East would be welcomed "by most Arab and Muslim states, as well as by Iran."[1]Background: The Helsinki Accords ModelThe 1975 Helsinki Accords were signed by 35 nations â including the U.S., Canada, the Soviet Union and European countries. The agreement secured mutual recognition of Europe's post-World War II borders and included commitments to respect human rights and cooperate on economic, scientific, and humanitarian issues.[2]Riyadh is reportedly looking to replicate this framework as a mechanism to reduce tensions in the Middle East following the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.[1]ÂHistorical nonaggression pacts have often been shaped by pragmatic alliances rather than shared ideology.As Peter Schwartz notes in "The Art of the Long View," such accords reflect a political ethic in the Middle East where "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," which can transcend even deep animosities.[3]Similarly, the Bandung Conference of 1955 saw newly independent Asian and African nations, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, vote to support peaceful coexistence principles, a precedent for regional diplomatic frameworks.[4]Regional Reactions and Gulf DivisionsGulf Arab states have been divided over how to respond to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a hawkish position toward Tehran and moved substantially closer to Israel since the war began, according to theFTreport.[1]Saudi Arabia, by contrast, has backed mediation efforts by Pakistan, which the UAE has opposed, the report stated.[1]Gulf states have also suffered significant economic losses due to the conflict. A separate FT report estimated that oil producers in the Gulf region lost $15.1 billion in energy revenues since late February 2026.[5]As the U.S.-Israeli campaign entered its fourth week, Gulf Arab states began recalibrating their positions, with Saudi Arabia granting overflight rights to the U.S. military while seeking diplomatic off-ramps, according to a report.[6]Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases across the Gulf, hitting countries that host American forces including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.[7]The Role of Israel and the United StatesIsrael would likely oppose any formal agreement that reduces tensions between Arab states and Iran, according to theFTreport.[1]The Trump administration earlier lobbied Gulf states to join military operations against Iran.Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE launched strikes on Iran in March, according to a report onNaturalNews.com.[8]The extent of U.S. involvement in any diplomatic track remains unclear, as theCentral Intelligence Agencyassessed that Iran retains most of its pre-war arsenal of ballistic missiles and shows no sign of collapse, according to theFTreport.[1]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, his office said on Wednesday, May 13. However, Abu Dhabi denied the visit took place, according to theFTreport.[1]The U.S. military has conducted over 7,800 strikes inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, according to a report that cited U.S. Central Command.[9]In a separate incident, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on March 3, believed to be an Iranian attack, according to another report.[10]Iran's Position and the Strait of HormuzIran has called on Gulf states to close all U.S. military bases in the region, according to theFTreport.[1]Tehran has also imposed its own system for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, including a toll, and has repeatedly threatened prolonged closure of the waterway.Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on March 12 that Tehran would continue leveraging the closure of the Strait as a strategic weapon.[11]Previously, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani issued a direct warning to President Donald Trump, threatening his elimination if tensions escalated over control of the strait, according to a report.[12]How the proposed non-aggression pact would address control of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. The 21-mile-wide passage handles about 20% of global oil and one-third of liquefied natural gas exports, and Iran's effective closure using drone and missile strikes has driven global oil prices above $110 a barrel.[13]The waterway's status is likely to be a critical sticking point in any negotiations.ReferencesMiddle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report." May 14, 2026.Middle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran." May 14, 2026.Peter Schwartz. "The Art of the Long View."James Mason. "Old Empires New Nations."Garrison Vance. "Gulf Energy Revenues Drop by Billions Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Report States." NaturalNews.com. March 19, 2026.Garrison Vance. "Gulf states reassess stance as US Israel conflict with Iran enters fourth week." NaturalNews.com. March 24, 2026.Laura Harris. "Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across gulf after US Israel operation bases targeted." NaturalNews.com. February 28, 2026.Ramon Tomey. "Gulf monarchies mull joining US in its campaign against Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 26, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "US Central Command reports over 7800 targets struck inside Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 20, 2026.Willow Tohi. "Embassy attack signals dangerous escalation in widening Iran conflict." NaturalNews.com. March 3, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Irans new Supreme Leader threatens prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict escalates." NaturalNews.com. March 15, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Iran threatens to ELIMINATE Trump as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz." NaturalNews.com. March 13, 2026.Patrick Lewis. "Global energy crisis deepens as Middle East conflict threatens oil and gas supplies." NaturalNews.com. March 22, 2026.Explainer InfographicEditorial Cartoon
The proposed framework is modeled on the 1975 Helsinki Accords, which eased tensions between the Soviet Union, the United States and European nations during the Cold War, according to two Western diplomatic sources cited by the newspaper.[1]ÂThe initiative has gained support from European capitals and European Union institutions, but it remains unclear whether the U.S. and Israel would back the proposal, the sources said.[2]An Arab diplomat toldFTthat a similar agreement for the Middle East would be welcomed "by most Arab and Muslim states, as well as by Iran."[1]Background: The Helsinki Accords ModelThe 1975 Helsinki Accords were signed by 35 nations â including the U.S., Canada, the Soviet Union and European countries. The agreement secured mutual recognition of Europe's post-World War II borders and included commitments to respect human rights and cooperate on economic, scientific, and humanitarian issues.[2]Riyadh is reportedly looking to replicate this framework as a mechanism to reduce tensions in the Middle East following the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.[1]ÂHistorical nonaggression pacts have often been shaped by pragmatic alliances rather than shared ideology.As Peter Schwartz notes in "The Art of the Long View," such accords reflect a political ethic in the Middle East where "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," which can transcend even deep animosities.[3]Similarly, the Bandung Conference of 1955 saw newly independent Asian and African nations, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, vote to support peaceful coexistence principles, a precedent for regional diplomatic frameworks.[4]Regional Reactions and Gulf DivisionsGulf Arab states have been divided over how to respond to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a hawkish position toward Tehran and moved substantially closer to Israel since the war began, according to theFTreport.[1]Saudi Arabia, by contrast, has backed mediation efforts by Pakistan, which the UAE has opposed, the report stated.[1]Gulf states have also suffered significant economic losses due to the conflict. A separate FT report estimated that oil producers in the Gulf region lost $15.1 billion in energy revenues since late February 2026.[5]As the U.S.-Israeli campaign entered its fourth week, Gulf Arab states began recalibrating their positions, with Saudi Arabia granting overflight rights to the U.S. military while seeking diplomatic off-ramps, according to a report.[6]Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases across the Gulf, hitting countries that host American forces including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.[7]The Role of Israel and the United StatesIsrael would likely oppose any formal agreement that reduces tensions between Arab states and Iran, according to theFTreport.[1]The Trump administration earlier lobbied Gulf states to join military operations against Iran.Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE launched strikes on Iran in March, according to a report onNaturalNews.com.[8]The extent of U.S. involvement in any diplomatic track remains unclear, as theCentral Intelligence Agencyassessed that Iran retains most of its pre-war arsenal of ballistic missiles and shows no sign of collapse, according to theFTreport.[1]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, his office said on Wednesday, May 13. However, Abu Dhabi denied the visit took place, according to theFTreport.[1]The U.S. military has conducted over 7,800 strikes inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, according to a report that cited U.S. Central Command.[9]In a separate incident, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on March 3, believed to be an Iranian attack, according to another report.[10]Iran's Position and the Strait of HormuzIran has called on Gulf states to close all U.S. military bases in the region, according to theFTreport.[1]Tehran has also imposed its own system for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, including a toll, and has repeatedly threatened prolonged closure of the waterway.Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on March 12 that Tehran would continue leveraging the closure of the Strait as a strategic weapon.[11]Previously, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani issued a direct warning to President Donald Trump, threatening his elimination if tensions escalated over control of the strait, according to a report.[12]How the proposed non-aggression pact would address control of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. The 21-mile-wide passage handles about 20% of global oil and one-third of liquefied natural gas exports, and Iran's effective closure using drone and missile strikes has driven global oil prices above $110 a barrel.[13]The waterway's status is likely to be a critical sticking point in any negotiations.ReferencesMiddle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report." May 14, 2026.Middle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran." May 14, 2026.Peter Schwartz. "The Art of the Long View."James Mason. "Old Empires New Nations."Garrison Vance. "Gulf Energy Revenues Drop by Billions Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Report States." NaturalNews.com. March 19, 2026.Garrison Vance. "Gulf states reassess stance as US Israel conflict with Iran enters fourth week." NaturalNews.com. March 24, 2026.Laura Harris. "Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across gulf after US Israel operation bases targeted." NaturalNews.com. February 28, 2026.Ramon Tomey. "Gulf monarchies mull joining US in its campaign against Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 26, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "US Central Command reports over 7800 targets struck inside Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 20, 2026.Willow Tohi. "Embassy attack signals dangerous escalation in widening Iran conflict." NaturalNews.com. March 3, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Irans new Supreme Leader threatens prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict escalates." NaturalNews.com. March 15, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Iran threatens to ELIMINATE Trump as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz." NaturalNews.com. March 13, 2026.Patrick Lewis. "Global energy crisis deepens as Middle East conflict threatens oil and gas supplies." NaturalNews.com. March 22, 2026.Explainer InfographicEditorial Cartoon
Background: The Helsinki Accords ModelThe 1975 Helsinki Accords were signed by 35 nations â including the U.S., Canada, the Soviet Union and European countries. The agreement secured mutual recognition of Europe's post-World War II borders and included commitments to respect human rights and cooperate on economic, scientific, and humanitarian issues.[2]Riyadh is reportedly looking to replicate this framework as a mechanism to reduce tensions in the Middle East following the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.[1]ÂHistorical nonaggression pacts have often been shaped by pragmatic alliances rather than shared ideology.As Peter Schwartz notes in "The Art of the Long View," such accords reflect a political ethic in the Middle East where "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," which can transcend even deep animosities.[3]Similarly, the Bandung Conference of 1955 saw newly independent Asian and African nations, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, vote to support peaceful coexistence principles, a precedent for regional diplomatic frameworks.[4]Regional Reactions and Gulf DivisionsGulf Arab states have been divided over how to respond to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a hawkish position toward Tehran and moved substantially closer to Israel since the war began, according to theFTreport.[1]Saudi Arabia, by contrast, has backed mediation efforts by Pakistan, which the UAE has opposed, the report stated.[1]Gulf states have also suffered significant economic losses due to the conflict. A separate FT report estimated that oil producers in the Gulf region lost $15.1 billion in energy revenues since late February 2026.[5]As the U.S.-Israeli campaign entered its fourth week, Gulf Arab states began recalibrating their positions, with Saudi Arabia granting overflight rights to the U.S. military while seeking diplomatic off-ramps, according to a report.[6]Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases across the Gulf, hitting countries that host American forces including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.[7]The Role of Israel and the United StatesIsrael would likely oppose any formal agreement that reduces tensions between Arab states and Iran, according to theFTreport.[1]The Trump administration earlier lobbied Gulf states to join military operations against Iran.Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE launched strikes on Iran in March, according to a report onNaturalNews.com.[8]The extent of U.S. involvement in any diplomatic track remains unclear, as theCentral Intelligence Agencyassessed that Iran retains most of its pre-war arsenal of ballistic missiles and shows no sign of collapse, according to theFTreport.[1]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, his office said on Wednesday, May 13. However, Abu Dhabi denied the visit took place, according to theFTreport.[1]The U.S. military has conducted over 7,800 strikes inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, according to a report that cited U.S. Central Command.[9]In a separate incident, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on March 3, believed to be an Iranian attack, according to another report.[10]Iran's Position and the Strait of HormuzIran has called on Gulf states to close all U.S. military bases in the region, according to theFTreport.[1]Tehran has also imposed its own system for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, including a toll, and has repeatedly threatened prolonged closure of the waterway.Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on March 12 that Tehran would continue leveraging the closure of the Strait as a strategic weapon.[11]Previously, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani issued a direct warning to President Donald Trump, threatening his elimination if tensions escalated over control of the strait, according to a report.[12]How the proposed non-aggression pact would address control of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. The 21-mile-wide passage handles about 20% of global oil and one-third of liquefied natural gas exports, and Iran's effective closure using drone and missile strikes has driven global oil prices above $110 a barrel.[13]The waterway's status is likely to be a critical sticking point in any negotiations.ReferencesMiddle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report." May 14, 2026.Middle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran." May 14, 2026.Peter Schwartz. "The Art of the Long View."James Mason. "Old Empires New Nations."Garrison Vance. "Gulf Energy Revenues Drop by Billions Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Report States." NaturalNews.com. March 19, 2026.Garrison Vance. "Gulf states reassess stance as US Israel conflict with Iran enters fourth week." NaturalNews.com. March 24, 2026.Laura Harris. "Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across gulf after US Israel operation bases targeted." NaturalNews.com. February 28, 2026.Ramon Tomey. "Gulf monarchies mull joining US in its campaign against Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 26, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "US Central Command reports over 7800 targets struck inside Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 20, 2026.Willow Tohi. "Embassy attack signals dangerous escalation in widening Iran conflict." NaturalNews.com. March 3, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Irans new Supreme Leader threatens prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict escalates." NaturalNews.com. March 15, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Iran threatens to ELIMINATE Trump as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz." NaturalNews.com. March 13, 2026.Patrick Lewis. "Global energy crisis deepens as Middle East conflict threatens oil and gas supplies." NaturalNews.com. March 22, 2026.Explainer InfographicEditorial Cartoon
The 1975 Helsinki Accords were signed by 35 nations â including the U.S., Canada, the Soviet Union and European countries. The agreement secured mutual recognition of Europe's post-World War II borders and included commitments to respect human rights and cooperate on economic, scientific, and humanitarian issues.[2]Riyadh is reportedly looking to replicate this framework as a mechanism to reduce tensions in the Middle East following the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.[1]ÂHistorical nonaggression pacts have often been shaped by pragmatic alliances rather than shared ideology.As Peter Schwartz notes in "The Art of the Long View," such accords reflect a political ethic in the Middle East where "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," which can transcend even deep animosities.[3]Similarly, the Bandung Conference of 1955 saw newly independent Asian and African nations, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, vote to support peaceful coexistence principles, a precedent for regional diplomatic frameworks.[4]Regional Reactions and Gulf DivisionsGulf Arab states have been divided over how to respond to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a hawkish position toward Tehran and moved substantially closer to Israel since the war began, according to theFTreport.[1]Saudi Arabia, by contrast, has backed mediation efforts by Pakistan, which the UAE has opposed, the report stated.[1]Gulf states have also suffered significant economic losses due to the conflict. A separate FT report estimated that oil producers in the Gulf region lost $15.1 billion in energy revenues since late February 2026.[5]As the U.S.-Israeli campaign entered its fourth week, Gulf Arab states began recalibrating their positions, with Saudi Arabia granting overflight rights to the U.S. military while seeking diplomatic off-ramps, according to a report.[6]Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases across the Gulf, hitting countries that host American forces including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.[7]The Role of Israel and the United StatesIsrael would likely oppose any formal agreement that reduces tensions between Arab states and Iran, according to theFTreport.[1]The Trump administration earlier lobbied Gulf states to join military operations against Iran.Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE launched strikes on Iran in March, according to a report onNaturalNews.com.[8]The extent of U.S. involvement in any diplomatic track remains unclear, as theCentral Intelligence Agencyassessed that Iran retains most of its pre-war arsenal of ballistic missiles and shows no sign of collapse, according to theFTreport.[1]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, his office said on Wednesday, May 13. However, Abu Dhabi denied the visit took place, according to theFTreport.[1]The U.S. military has conducted over 7,800 strikes inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, according to a report that cited U.S. Central Command.[9]In a separate incident, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on March 3, believed to be an Iranian attack, according to another report.[10]Iran's Position and the Strait of HormuzIran has called on Gulf states to close all U.S. military bases in the region, according to theFTreport.[1]Tehran has also imposed its own system for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, including a toll, and has repeatedly threatened prolonged closure of the waterway.Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on March 12 that Tehran would continue leveraging the closure of the Strait as a strategic weapon.[11]Previously, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani issued a direct warning to President Donald Trump, threatening his elimination if tensions escalated over control of the strait, according to a report.[12]How the proposed non-aggression pact would address control of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. The 21-mile-wide passage handles about 20% of global oil and one-third of liquefied natural gas exports, and Iran's effective closure using drone and missile strikes has driven global oil prices above $110 a barrel.[13]The waterway's status is likely to be a critical sticking point in any negotiations.ReferencesMiddle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report." May 14, 2026.Middle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran." May 14, 2026.Peter Schwartz. "The Art of the Long View."James Mason. "Old Empires New Nations."Garrison Vance. "Gulf Energy Revenues Drop by Billions Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Report States." NaturalNews.com. March 19, 2026.Garrison Vance. "Gulf states reassess stance as US Israel conflict with Iran enters fourth week." NaturalNews.com. March 24, 2026.Laura Harris. "Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across gulf after US Israel operation bases targeted." NaturalNews.com. February 28, 2026.Ramon Tomey. "Gulf monarchies mull joining US in its campaign against Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 26, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "US Central Command reports over 7800 targets struck inside Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 20, 2026.Willow Tohi. "Embassy attack signals dangerous escalation in widening Iran conflict." NaturalNews.com. March 3, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Irans new Supreme Leader threatens prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict escalates." NaturalNews.com. March 15, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Iran threatens to ELIMINATE Trump as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz." NaturalNews.com. March 13, 2026.Patrick Lewis. "Global energy crisis deepens as Middle East conflict threatens oil and gas supplies." NaturalNews.com. March 22, 2026.Explainer InfographicEditorial Cartoon
Riyadh is reportedly looking to replicate this framework as a mechanism to reduce tensions in the Middle East following the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.[1]ÂHistorical nonaggression pacts have often been shaped by pragmatic alliances rather than shared ideology.As Peter Schwartz notes in "The Art of the Long View," such accords reflect a political ethic in the Middle East where "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," which can transcend even deep animosities.[3]Similarly, the Bandung Conference of 1955 saw newly independent Asian and African nations, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, vote to support peaceful coexistence principles, a precedent for regional diplomatic frameworks.[4]Regional Reactions and Gulf DivisionsGulf Arab states have been divided over how to respond to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a hawkish position toward Tehran and moved substantially closer to Israel since the war began, according to theFTreport.[1]Saudi Arabia, by contrast, has backed mediation efforts by Pakistan, which the UAE has opposed, the report stated.[1]Gulf states have also suffered significant economic losses due to the conflict. A separate FT report estimated that oil producers in the Gulf region lost $15.1 billion in energy revenues since late February 2026.[5]As the U.S.-Israeli campaign entered its fourth week, Gulf Arab states began recalibrating their positions, with Saudi Arabia granting overflight rights to the U.S. military while seeking diplomatic off-ramps, according to a report.[6]Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases across the Gulf, hitting countries that host American forces including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.[7]The Role of Israel and the United StatesIsrael would likely oppose any formal agreement that reduces tensions between Arab states and Iran, according to theFTreport.[1]The Trump administration earlier lobbied Gulf states to join military operations against Iran.Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE launched strikes on Iran in March, according to a report onNaturalNews.com.[8]The extent of U.S. involvement in any diplomatic track remains unclear, as theCentral Intelligence Agencyassessed that Iran retains most of its pre-war arsenal of ballistic missiles and shows no sign of collapse, according to theFTreport.[1]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, his office said on Wednesday, May 13. However, Abu Dhabi denied the visit took place, according to theFTreport.[1]The U.S. military has conducted over 7,800 strikes inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, according to a report that cited U.S. Central Command.[9]In a separate incident, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on March 3, believed to be an Iranian attack, according to another report.[10]Iran's Position and the Strait of HormuzIran has called on Gulf states to close all U.S. military bases in the region, according to theFTreport.[1]Tehran has also imposed its own system for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, including a toll, and has repeatedly threatened prolonged closure of the waterway.Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on March 12 that Tehran would continue leveraging the closure of the Strait as a strategic weapon.[11]Previously, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani issued a direct warning to President Donald Trump, threatening his elimination if tensions escalated over control of the strait, according to a report.[12]How the proposed non-aggression pact would address control of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. The 21-mile-wide passage handles about 20% of global oil and one-third of liquefied natural gas exports, and Iran's effective closure using drone and missile strikes has driven global oil prices above $110 a barrel.[13]The waterway's status is likely to be a critical sticking point in any negotiations.ReferencesMiddle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report." May 14, 2026.Middle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran." May 14, 2026.Peter Schwartz. "The Art of the Long View."James Mason. "Old Empires New Nations."Garrison Vance. "Gulf Energy Revenues Drop by Billions Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Report States." NaturalNews.com. March 19, 2026.Garrison Vance. "Gulf states reassess stance as US Israel conflict with Iran enters fourth week." NaturalNews.com. March 24, 2026.Laura Harris. "Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across gulf after US Israel operation bases targeted." NaturalNews.com. February 28, 2026.Ramon Tomey. "Gulf monarchies mull joining US in its campaign against Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 26, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "US Central Command reports over 7800 targets struck inside Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 20, 2026.Willow Tohi. "Embassy attack signals dangerous escalation in widening Iran conflict." NaturalNews.com. March 3, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Irans new Supreme Leader threatens prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict escalates." NaturalNews.com. March 15, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Iran threatens to ELIMINATE Trump as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz." NaturalNews.com. March 13, 2026.Patrick Lewis. "Global energy crisis deepens as Middle East conflict threatens oil and gas supplies." NaturalNews.com. March 22, 2026.Explainer InfographicEditorial Cartoon
Riyadh is reportedly looking to replicate this framework as a mechanism to reduce tensions in the Middle East following the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.[1]ÂHistorical nonaggression pacts have often been shaped by pragmatic alliances rather than shared ideology.As Peter Schwartz notes in "The Art of the Long View," such accords reflect a political ethic in the Middle East where "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," which can transcend even deep animosities.[3]Similarly, the Bandung Conference of 1955 saw newly independent Asian and African nations, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, vote to support peaceful coexistence principles, a precedent for regional diplomatic frameworks.[4]Regional Reactions and Gulf DivisionsGulf Arab states have been divided over how to respond to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a hawkish position toward Tehran and moved substantially closer to Israel since the war began, according to theFTreport.[1]Saudi Arabia, by contrast, has backed mediation efforts by Pakistan, which the UAE has opposed, the report stated.[1]Gulf states have also suffered significant economic losses due to the conflict. A separate FT report estimated that oil producers in the Gulf region lost $15.1 billion in energy revenues since late February 2026.[5]As the U.S.-Israeli campaign entered its fourth week, Gulf Arab states began recalibrating their positions, with Saudi Arabia granting overflight rights to the U.S. military while seeking diplomatic off-ramps, according to a report.[6]Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases across the Gulf, hitting countries that host American forces including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.[7]The Role of Israel and the United StatesIsrael would likely oppose any formal agreement that reduces tensions between Arab states and Iran, according to theFTreport.[1]The Trump administration earlier lobbied Gulf states to join military operations against Iran.Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE launched strikes on Iran in March, according to a report onNaturalNews.com.[8]The extent of U.S. involvement in any diplomatic track remains unclear, as theCentral Intelligence Agencyassessed that Iran retains most of its pre-war arsenal of ballistic missiles and shows no sign of collapse, according to theFTreport.[1]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, his office said on Wednesday, May 13. However, Abu Dhabi denied the visit took place, according to theFTreport.[1]The U.S. military has conducted over 7,800 strikes inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, according to a report that cited U.S. Central Command.[9]In a separate incident, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on March 3, believed to be an Iranian attack, according to another report.[10]Iran's Position and the Strait of HormuzIran has called on Gulf states to close all U.S. military bases in the region, according to theFTreport.[1]Tehran has also imposed its own system for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, including a toll, and has repeatedly threatened prolonged closure of the waterway.Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on March 12 that Tehran would continue leveraging the closure of the Strait as a strategic weapon.[11]Previously, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani issued a direct warning to President Donald Trump, threatening his elimination if tensions escalated over control of the strait, according to a report.[12]How the proposed non-aggression pact would address control of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. The 21-mile-wide passage handles about 20% of global oil and one-third of liquefied natural gas exports, and Iran's effective closure using drone and missile strikes has driven global oil prices above $110 a barrel.[13]The waterway's status is likely to be a critical sticking point in any negotiations.ReferencesMiddle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report." May 14, 2026.Middle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran." May 14, 2026.Peter Schwartz. "The Art of the Long View."James Mason. "Old Empires New Nations."Garrison Vance. "Gulf Energy Revenues Drop by Billions Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Report States." NaturalNews.com. March 19, 2026.Garrison Vance. "Gulf states reassess stance as US Israel conflict with Iran enters fourth week." NaturalNews.com. March 24, 2026.Laura Harris. "Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across gulf after US Israel operation bases targeted." NaturalNews.com. February 28, 2026.Ramon Tomey. "Gulf monarchies mull joining US in its campaign against Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 26, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "US Central Command reports over 7800 targets struck inside Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 20, 2026.Willow Tohi. "Embassy attack signals dangerous escalation in widening Iran conflict." NaturalNews.com. March 3, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Irans new Supreme Leader threatens prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict escalates." NaturalNews.com. March 15, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Iran threatens to ELIMINATE Trump as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz." NaturalNews.com. March 13, 2026.Patrick Lewis. "Global energy crisis deepens as Middle East conflict threatens oil and gas supplies." NaturalNews.com. March 22, 2026.Explainer InfographicEditorial Cartoon
As Peter Schwartz notes in "The Art of the Long View," such accords reflect a political ethic in the Middle East where "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," which can transcend even deep animosities.[3]Similarly, the Bandung Conference of 1955 saw newly independent Asian and African nations, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, vote to support peaceful coexistence principles, a precedent for regional diplomatic frameworks.[4]Regional Reactions and Gulf DivisionsGulf Arab states have been divided over how to respond to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a hawkish position toward Tehran and moved substantially closer to Israel since the war began, according to theFTreport.[1]Saudi Arabia, by contrast, has backed mediation efforts by Pakistan, which the UAE has opposed, the report stated.[1]Gulf states have also suffered significant economic losses due to the conflict. A separate FT report estimated that oil producers in the Gulf region lost $15.1 billion in energy revenues since late February 2026.[5]As the U.S.-Israeli campaign entered its fourth week, Gulf Arab states began recalibrating their positions, with Saudi Arabia granting overflight rights to the U.S. military while seeking diplomatic off-ramps, according to a report.[6]Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases across the Gulf, hitting countries that host American forces including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.[7]The Role of Israel and the United StatesIsrael would likely oppose any formal agreement that reduces tensions between Arab states and Iran, according to theFTreport.[1]The Trump administration earlier lobbied Gulf states to join military operations against Iran.Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE launched strikes on Iran in March, according to a report onNaturalNews.com.[8]The extent of U.S. involvement in any diplomatic track remains unclear, as theCentral Intelligence Agencyassessed that Iran retains most of its pre-war arsenal of ballistic missiles and shows no sign of collapse, according to theFTreport.[1]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, his office said on Wednesday, May 13. However, Abu Dhabi denied the visit took place, according to theFTreport.[1]The U.S. military has conducted over 7,800 strikes inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, according to a report that cited U.S. Central Command.[9]In a separate incident, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on March 3, believed to be an Iranian attack, according to another report.[10]Iran's Position and the Strait of HormuzIran has called on Gulf states to close all U.S. military bases in the region, according to theFTreport.[1]Tehran has also imposed its own system for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, including a toll, and has repeatedly threatened prolonged closure of the waterway.Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on March 12 that Tehran would continue leveraging the closure of the Strait as a strategic weapon.[11]Previously, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani issued a direct warning to President Donald Trump, threatening his elimination if tensions escalated over control of the strait, according to a report.[12]How the proposed non-aggression pact would address control of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. The 21-mile-wide passage handles about 20% of global oil and one-third of liquefied natural gas exports, and Iran's effective closure using drone and missile strikes has driven global oil prices above $110 a barrel.[13]The waterway's status is likely to be a critical sticking point in any negotiations.ReferencesMiddle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report." May 14, 2026.Middle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran." May 14, 2026.Peter Schwartz. "The Art of the Long View."James Mason. "Old Empires New Nations."Garrison Vance. "Gulf Energy Revenues Drop by Billions Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Report States." NaturalNews.com. March 19, 2026.Garrison Vance. "Gulf states reassess stance as US Israel conflict with Iran enters fourth week." NaturalNews.com. March 24, 2026.Laura Harris. "Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across gulf after US Israel operation bases targeted." NaturalNews.com. February 28, 2026.Ramon Tomey. "Gulf monarchies mull joining US in its campaign against Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 26, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "US Central Command reports over 7800 targets struck inside Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 20, 2026.Willow Tohi. "Embassy attack signals dangerous escalation in widening Iran conflict." NaturalNews.com. March 3, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Irans new Supreme Leader threatens prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict escalates." NaturalNews.com. March 15, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Iran threatens to ELIMINATE Trump as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz." NaturalNews.com. March 13, 2026.Patrick Lewis. "Global energy crisis deepens as Middle East conflict threatens oil and gas supplies." NaturalNews.com. March 22, 2026.Explainer InfographicEditorial Cartoon
As Peter Schwartz notes in "The Art of the Long View," such accords reflect a political ethic in the Middle East where "the enemy of my enemy is my friend," which can transcend even deep animosities.[3]Similarly, the Bandung Conference of 1955 saw newly independent Asian and African nations, including Iran and Saudi Arabia, vote to support peaceful coexistence principles, a precedent for regional diplomatic frameworks.[4]Regional Reactions and Gulf DivisionsGulf Arab states have been divided over how to respond to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a hawkish position toward Tehran and moved substantially closer to Israel since the war began, according to theFTreport.[1]Saudi Arabia, by contrast, has backed mediation efforts by Pakistan, which the UAE has opposed, the report stated.[1]Gulf states have also suffered significant economic losses due to the conflict. A separate FT report estimated that oil producers in the Gulf region lost $15.1 billion in energy revenues since late February 2026.[5]As the U.S.-Israeli campaign entered its fourth week, Gulf Arab states began recalibrating their positions, with Saudi Arabia granting overflight rights to the U.S. military while seeking diplomatic off-ramps, according to a report.[6]Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases across the Gulf, hitting countries that host American forces including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.[7]The Role of Israel and the United StatesIsrael would likely oppose any formal agreement that reduces tensions between Arab states and Iran, according to theFTreport.[1]The Trump administration earlier lobbied Gulf states to join military operations against Iran.Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE launched strikes on Iran in March, according to a report onNaturalNews.com.[8]The extent of U.S. involvement in any diplomatic track remains unclear, as theCentral Intelligence Agencyassessed that Iran retains most of its pre-war arsenal of ballistic missiles and shows no sign of collapse, according to theFTreport.[1]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, his office said on Wednesday, May 13. However, Abu Dhabi denied the visit took place, according to theFTreport.[1]The U.S. military has conducted over 7,800 strikes inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, according to a report that cited U.S. Central Command.[9]In a separate incident, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on March 3, believed to be an Iranian attack, according to another report.[10]Iran's Position and the Strait of HormuzIran has called on Gulf states to close all U.S. military bases in the region, according to theFTreport.[1]Tehran has also imposed its own system for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, including a toll, and has repeatedly threatened prolonged closure of the waterway.Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on March 12 that Tehran would continue leveraging the closure of the Strait as a strategic weapon.[11]Previously, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani issued a direct warning to President Donald Trump, threatening his elimination if tensions escalated over control of the strait, according to a report.[12]How the proposed non-aggression pact would address control of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. The 21-mile-wide passage handles about 20% of global oil and one-third of liquefied natural gas exports, and Iran's effective closure using drone and missile strikes has driven global oil prices above $110 a barrel.[13]The waterway's status is likely to be a critical sticking point in any negotiations.ReferencesMiddle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report." May 14, 2026.Middle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran." May 14, 2026.Peter Schwartz. "The Art of the Long View."James Mason. "Old Empires New Nations."Garrison Vance. "Gulf Energy Revenues Drop by Billions Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Report States." NaturalNews.com. March 19, 2026.Garrison Vance. "Gulf states reassess stance as US Israel conflict with Iran enters fourth week." NaturalNews.com. March 24, 2026.Laura Harris. "Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across gulf after US Israel operation bases targeted." NaturalNews.com. February 28, 2026.Ramon Tomey. "Gulf monarchies mull joining US in its campaign against Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 26, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "US Central Command reports over 7800 targets struck inside Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 20, 2026.Willow Tohi. "Embassy attack signals dangerous escalation in widening Iran conflict." NaturalNews.com. March 3, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Irans new Supreme Leader threatens prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict escalates." NaturalNews.com. March 15, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Iran threatens to ELIMINATE Trump as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz." NaturalNews.com. March 13, 2026.Patrick Lewis. "Global energy crisis deepens as Middle East conflict threatens oil and gas supplies." NaturalNews.com. March 22, 2026.Explainer InfographicEditorial Cartoon
Regional Reactions and Gulf DivisionsGulf Arab states have been divided over how to respond to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a hawkish position toward Tehran and moved substantially closer to Israel since the war began, according to theFTreport.[1]Saudi Arabia, by contrast, has backed mediation efforts by Pakistan, which the UAE has opposed, the report stated.[1]Gulf states have also suffered significant economic losses due to the conflict. A separate FT report estimated that oil producers in the Gulf region lost $15.1 billion in energy revenues since late February 2026.[5]As the U.S.-Israeli campaign entered its fourth week, Gulf Arab states began recalibrating their positions, with Saudi Arabia granting overflight rights to the U.S. military while seeking diplomatic off-ramps, according to a report.[6]Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases across the Gulf, hitting countries that host American forces including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.[7]The Role of Israel and the United StatesIsrael would likely oppose any formal agreement that reduces tensions between Arab states and Iran, according to theFTreport.[1]The Trump administration earlier lobbied Gulf states to join military operations against Iran.Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE launched strikes on Iran in March, according to a report onNaturalNews.com.[8]The extent of U.S. involvement in any diplomatic track remains unclear, as theCentral Intelligence Agencyassessed that Iran retains most of its pre-war arsenal of ballistic missiles and shows no sign of collapse, according to theFTreport.[1]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, his office said on Wednesday, May 13. However, Abu Dhabi denied the visit took place, according to theFTreport.[1]The U.S. military has conducted over 7,800 strikes inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, according to a report that cited U.S. Central Command.[9]In a separate incident, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on March 3, believed to be an Iranian attack, according to another report.[10]Iran's Position and the Strait of HormuzIran has called on Gulf states to close all U.S. military bases in the region, according to theFTreport.[1]Tehran has also imposed its own system for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, including a toll, and has repeatedly threatened prolonged closure of the waterway.Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on March 12 that Tehran would continue leveraging the closure of the Strait as a strategic weapon.[11]Previously, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani issued a direct warning to President Donald Trump, threatening his elimination if tensions escalated over control of the strait, according to a report.[12]How the proposed non-aggression pact would address control of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. The 21-mile-wide passage handles about 20% of global oil and one-third of liquefied natural gas exports, and Iran's effective closure using drone and missile strikes has driven global oil prices above $110 a barrel.[13]The waterway's status is likely to be a critical sticking point in any negotiations.ReferencesMiddle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report." May 14, 2026.Middle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran." May 14, 2026.Peter Schwartz. "The Art of the Long View."James Mason. "Old Empires New Nations."Garrison Vance. "Gulf Energy Revenues Drop by Billions Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Report States." NaturalNews.com. March 19, 2026.Garrison Vance. "Gulf states reassess stance as US Israel conflict with Iran enters fourth week." NaturalNews.com. March 24, 2026.Laura Harris. "Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across gulf after US Israel operation bases targeted." NaturalNews.com. February 28, 2026.Ramon Tomey. "Gulf monarchies mull joining US in its campaign against Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 26, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "US Central Command reports over 7800 targets struck inside Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 20, 2026.Willow Tohi. "Embassy attack signals dangerous escalation in widening Iran conflict." NaturalNews.com. March 3, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Irans new Supreme Leader threatens prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict escalates." NaturalNews.com. March 15, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Iran threatens to ELIMINATE Trump as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz." NaturalNews.com. March 13, 2026.Patrick Lewis. "Global energy crisis deepens as Middle East conflict threatens oil and gas supplies." NaturalNews.com. March 22, 2026.Explainer InfographicEditorial Cartoon
Gulf Arab states have been divided over how to respond to the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a hawkish position toward Tehran and moved substantially closer to Israel since the war began, according to theFTreport.[1]Saudi Arabia, by contrast, has backed mediation efforts by Pakistan, which the UAE has opposed, the report stated.[1]Gulf states have also suffered significant economic losses due to the conflict. A separate FT report estimated that oil producers in the Gulf region lost $15.1 billion in energy revenues since late February 2026.[5]As the U.S.-Israeli campaign entered its fourth week, Gulf Arab states began recalibrating their positions, with Saudi Arabia granting overflight rights to the U.S. military while seeking diplomatic off-ramps, according to a report.[6]Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against U.S. bases across the Gulf, hitting countries that host American forces including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and the UAE.[7]The Role of Israel and the United StatesIsrael would likely oppose any formal agreement that reduces tensions between Arab states and Iran, according to theFTreport.[1]The Trump administration earlier lobbied Gulf states to join military operations against Iran.Reuters reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE launched strikes on Iran in March, according to a report onNaturalNews.com.[8]The extent of U.S. involvement in any diplomatic track remains unclear, as theCentral Intelligence Agencyassessed that Iran retains most of its pre-war arsenal of ballistic missiles and shows no sign of collapse, according to theFTreport.[1]Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret wartime visit to the UAE, his office said on Wednesday, May 13. However, Abu Dhabi denied the visit took place, according to theFTreport.[1]The U.S. military has conducted over 7,800 strikes inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, according to a report that cited U.S. Central Command.[9]In a separate incident, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on March 3, believed to be an Iranian attack, according to another report.[10]Iran's Position and the Strait of HormuzIran has called on Gulf states to close all U.S. military bases in the region, according to theFTreport.[1]Tehran has also imposed its own system for navigating the Strait of Hormuz, including a toll, and has repeatedly threatened prolonged closure of the waterway.Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on March 12 that Tehran would continue leveraging the closure of the Strait as a strategic weapon.[11]Previously, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani issued a direct warning to President Donald Trump, threatening his elimination if tensions escalated over control of the strait, according to a report.[12]How the proposed non-aggression pact would address control of the Strait of Hormuz remains unclear. The 21-mile-wide passage handles about 20% of global oil and one-third of liquefied natural gas exports, and Iran's effective closure using drone and missile strikes has driven global oil prices above $110 a barrel.[13]The waterway's status is likely to be a critical sticking point in any negotiations.ReferencesMiddle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia floats non-aggression pact with Iran and regional states: Report." May 14, 2026.Middle East Eye. "Saudi Arabia suggests Middle East non-aggression pact with Iran." May 14, 2026.Peter Schwartz. "The Art of the Long View."James Mason. "Old Empires New Nations."Garrison Vance. "Gulf Energy Revenues Drop by Billions Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Report States." NaturalNews.com. March 19, 2026.Garrison Vance. "Gulf states reassess stance as US Israel conflict with Iran enters fourth week." NaturalNews.com. March 24, 2026.Laura Harris. "Iran launches retaliatory missile strikes across gulf after US Israel operation bases targeted." NaturalNews.com. February 28, 2026.Ramon Tomey. "Gulf monarchies mull joining US in its campaign against Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 26, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "US Central Command reports over 7800 targets struck inside Iran." NaturalNews.com. March 20, 2026.Willow Tohi. "Embassy attack signals dangerous escalation in widening Iran conflict." NaturalNews.com. March 3, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Irans new Supreme Leader threatens prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz as Middle East conflict escalates." NaturalNews.com. March 15, 2026.Kevin Hughes. "Iran threatens to ELIMINATE Trump as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz." NaturalNews.com. March 13, 2026.Patrick Lewis. "Global energy crisis deepens as Middle East conflict threatens oil and gas supplies." NaturalNews.com. March 22, 2026.Explainer InfographicEditorial Cartoon
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