At the Manama Dialogue on Nov 1, US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Donald Blome said Washington has extended an offer to negotiate with Iran but is prepared to pursue other responses and is consulting regional allies. UAE foreign policy adviser Anwar Gargash said Gulf states prefer a diplomatic, political solution, warned the region is being drawn into the conflict, and said US and Iranian positions remain far apart; he urged a diplomatic breakthrough and warned failure to bridge p

At the Manama Dialogue on Nov 1, US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Donald Blome said Washington has extended an offer to negotiate with Iran but is prepared to pursue other responses and is consulting regional allies. UAE foreign policy adviser Anwar Gargash said Gulf states prefer a diplomatic, political solution, warned the region is being drawn into the conflict, and said US and Iranian positions remain far apart; he urged a diplomatic breakthrough and warned failure to bridge positions could produce worst-case outcomes.