Gulf Allies Push Trump for Harder Iran Strikes

0:00On March 31, Gulf allies like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pressing President Trump to keep up the U.S.-led bombing campaign against Iran. They say after a full month of strikes, Iran still isn't weak enough, and this is the chance to really hit the clerical regime hard. Officials from those countries, plus Kuwait and Bahrain, won big changes in Iran's leadership or a total shift in how it acts before any ceasefire. Some have been flip-flopping, one minute saying Iran's leaders are ready to talk. The next threatening more escalation, if no deal comes quick. Meanwhile, these Gulf nations host U.S. bases for the launches, but aren't jumping into offensive strikes themselves. Early friendly fire took down three American jets over Kuwait, though crews ejected safely, and a tanker crash killed six U.S. troops in Iraq. Reactions vary across the region, UAE's the most aggressive, pushing for a ground invasion after facing over 2,300 Iranian missile, and drone hits that mess with their safe haven

1:00rep. Saudi Arabia worries about strikes on its oil setups, but sees long-term gains in weakening Iran. Oman and Qatar, lean toward diplomacy, as usual, middlemen. New chatter from Emirati leaders calls out Iran's missile attacks and proxy support as unacceptable, demanding guarantees it stops. Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman told the White House, more pressure serves everyone's interests, but their eyeing political fixes to a mid, threats to their infrastructure. As Trump praises the Gulf crew for stepping up, unlike some NATO holdouts, the pressure builds for clearer U.S. goals. With Iran warning of hits on neighbors' water plants, if the Strait of Hormuz stays shut past April 6th, allies might join the fight if casualties. Mount Big. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to U.S. news today, AI-powered national coverage.