Gulf countries eager to help Pakistan bring US, Iran back to table

Gulf states are seeking to ensure their security concerns are included in Pakistan-mediated US–Iran talks, as regional tensions linked to the war involving the US-Israeli war on Iran continue to drive diplomatic efforts across the Gulf. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari says the Gulf is “not just part of the solution, but an essential element to any solution,” stressing close coordination with mediators and international partners.
Officials say Gulf countries are not directly participating in the talks but remain engaged through diplomatic channels, warning that recent hostilities have hit critical infrastructure. The International Energy Agency reports more than 80 oil facilities, including production and storage sites, have been struck, while Kuwait has seen more than half a dozen water desalination plants damaged, raising concerns over water security.
There is concern in the Gulf over the risk of renewed fighting, with officials stressing there is “no appetite for a resumption of hostilities” and no military solution to the crisis, as states push for a comprehensive diplomatic deal that includes the security concerns of all sides, including Iran.
However, Gulf states also fear external actors could undermine diplomatic efforts, following regional criticism of Israeli air strikes in Lebanon, as they continue to call for protection of energy routes and stability in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera’s Malik Traina reports from Kuwait City.

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