11:32 AM • May 25 2026 IDT
Gulf states prepared to give Iran a safety net that may save Trump from himself
In Tehran, the prevailing view is that the U.S. president is willing to pay a high price for the appearance of victory. But Trump may enter the next phase of nuclear negotiations without guarantees, leverage or credible deterrence
Haaretz
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No one appears to be placing bets anymore on the scenario that, until just a few days ago, looked highly likely: a return to war between the United States and Iran. A glance at the calendar suggested that President Donald Trump had little interest in launching a new offensive before the end of the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha, which begins Wednesday and is expected to draw more than 1.5 million pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. Riyadh had already pressed Washington not to resume fighting while pilgrims remained inside the kingdom, fearing that a regional war could leave many stranded.
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