Israel Consults Gulf States Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Israel is increasing consultations with Gulf states, especially Abraham Accords signatories, amid rising tensions and potential military action against Iran. The diplomatic push follows U.S. President Trump's regional talks and includes military coordination between Israel and U.S. Central Command. Israeli officials believe a joint U.S.-Israeli operation targeting Iranian nuclear sites is possible, while diplomatic efforts continue with other nations.
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- Israel is intensifying consultations with Gulf states due to rising tensions with Iran.
- Assessments suggest potential military operations against Iran in the coming days.
- Regional coordination follows talks between U.S. President Trump and regional leaders.
- Israel and U.S. Central Command are enhancing security cooperation.
- A joint U.S.-Israeli operation targeting Iranian nuclear facilities is considered possible.
- A senior Israeli official stated the decision on military operations rests with President Trump.
Israel is intensifying consultations with several Gulf nations, particularly those that signed the Abraham Accords, due to escalating tensions with Iran and increased assessments of potential military operations in the coming days, according to Israeli public broadcaster Kan. These discussions follow last week's talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and regional leaders, as Israel prepares for a possible confrontation with Tehran, awaiting a U.S. decision that could trigger a new military campaign.
The regional coordination coincides with military discussions held over the weekend between senior Israeli military officials and their counterparts in the U.S. Central Command, aimed at enhancing security cooperation. Israeli assessments suggest that any resumption of military operations could involve a joint U.S.-Israeli operation targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and energy infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Washington is pursuing diplomatic efforts involving Russia, Qatar, and Pakistan, while Gulf states pressure the U.S. to avoid renewed conflict. Kan reported Israeli sources expressing pessimism about breakthroughs in ongoing talks between Iran and Qatar, despite continued engagement and the Iranian delegation remaining in Doha.
These political and diplomatic moves are occurring alongside Israel's completion of its military preparations, which include bolstering offensive and defensive capabilities, and the arrival of ammunition shipments, interceptor missiles, cargo planes, and refueling aircraft in the region. A senior Israeli official indicated that the decision on resuming military operations rests with President Trump, given differing stances within his administration regarding a renewed confrontation with Iran.
