Foreign Policy

Middle East Allies Warn of Chaos as Trump Demands Tough Deal on Iran’s Nuclear Threat

By Economics Desk | January 30, 2026

As President Trump intensifies pressure on Iran to end its nuclear ambitions, key Middle Eastern partners warn that reckless escalation risks regional chaos and threatens American interests abroad.

In a volatile region where every move counts, U.S. allies in the Middle East are urgently calling for restraint amid President Trump’s escalating stance toward Iran. While the administration signals possible military action targeting Tehran's nuclear program, Arab partners caution that any misstep could ignite widespread instability—jeopardizing energy markets and American personnel stationed across the region. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Oman, and Qatar have quietly communicated with Washington and Tehran, emphasizing that a conflict sparked by either side would not stay contained. According to an informed Arab diplomat, the ripple effects of a U.S. strike could provoke devastating Iranian retaliation—often aimed...

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