UAE and Qatar put pressure on Trump over Iran

UAE and Qatar put pressure on allies: Trump urged to find «way out» on Iran

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar are privately negotiating with allies to try to influence the US president Donald Trump in order to find a «way out» of the conflict over Iran and to limit the time of the US military operation. This was reported by Bloomberg with reference to informed sources.

Details of the case

According to the agency's interlocutors, the Gulf states are trying to form a broad diplomatic coalition that would facilitate a speedy resolution of the situation. The main goal is to prevent further escalation in the region and minimise risks to global energy markets.

In private contacts, the UAE and Qatar are persuading their partners to exert more influence on Washington so that the fighting does not escalate into a protracted campaign with unpredictable consequences for the security of the Middle East.

Risks to the energy market

Doha is particularly concerned about possible shipping disruptions in the region. According to the Qatari side, if shipping is not fully restored by Wednesday, the reaction of the natural gas market could be even stronger than the sharp price jump recorded on Monday.

Analysts warn that continued instability in the Persian Gulf could trigger a new wave of volatility in the oil and gas markets, which would directly affect the global economy.

Context.

Tensions around Iran have risen in recent days amid US military action and concerns about the security of key maritime energy supply routes. The Gulf countries traditionally advocate for a rapid de-escalation, as their economies are most dependent on the stability of regional energy flows.