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The Middle East had once again reached the brink of a serious war crisis. The increasing tension between America and Iran had destabilized the entire region. The situation had become so bad that a military conflict could have started at any time. At this critical time, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman took active diplomatic initiatives, due to which the situation could be controlled.
Officials of Gulf countries said on Thursday (January 15, 2026) that tension between America and Iran was at its peak. To avert the possibility of war, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman held continuous talks with US President Donald Trump. These countries tried to convince Trump that Iran should be given a chance to clarify its intentions. Gulf officials described this effort as a last-minute diplomatic struggle.
warned of military action
America had warned of military action regarding the protests and alleged repression in Iran. In response to this, Iran also took a tough stance. Tehran threatened to retaliate against US military bases and warships in the Gulf region. The tension increased so much that America had to remove its military personnel from Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which is considered to be America’s largest military base in the Middle East. The temporary withdrawal of American personnel from Al-Udeid airbase was an indication of how serious the situation had become. According to regional sources, after this step, security agencies in the entire Gulf region had come into alert mode. In view of the fear of war, changes were also made in military activities.
Iran received warning
According to AFP report, a senior Saudi Arabian official clearly warned the US leadership that an attack on Iran could bring disastrous consequences for the entire region. According to this officer, any military action could have caused the situation to go out of control. Gulf countries communicated directly not only with America but also with Iran. A clear message was given to Iran that if it attacked American bases in the Gulf, its relations with regional countries would be permanently damaged. This warning played an important role in reducing tension.
Ban on hanging of protesters in Iran
After pressure from the Gulf countries and assurances from Iran, the situation gradually started improving. America was assured that Iran would not hang the protesters. After this, the US administration decided to postpone the military option for the time being and the security level at Qatar’s Al-Udeid airbase was reduced. Military aircraft and personnel gradually started returning to their old positions. After continuous harsh rhetoric, a change in Donald Trump’s stance was seen. He said that he has received assurance from very important sources on the other side that Iran will not take drastic steps. On the basis of this confidence, America decided not to take immediate military action.
Trying to create stability in the Middle East
According to Saudi officials, the current crisis may have been averted, but talks are still ongoing to strengthen trust. The Gulf countries want to ensure that such a situation does not arise again in the future and that stability is maintained in the Middle East. The Middle East once again came very close to war, but timely diplomacy brought the situation under control. The role of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman has shown that regional dialogue and restraint can avoid major conflicts. In the times to come, it will be important to see how sustainable this stability proves to be.
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