Saudi Arabia hosted an emergency meeting in Jeddah with Gulf leaders, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Qatar’s emir and Bahrain’s king, to address the regional impact of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Discussions focused on de-escalation efforts, regional security coordination and perceived threats from Iran, according to officials. The meeting follows Iran’s proposal to halt Strait of Hormuz attacks in exchange for ending the war and lifting the U.S. blockade of its ports.

2026-04-29

Saudi Arabia hosted an emergency meeting in Jeddah with Gulf leaders, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Qatar’s emir and Bahrain’s king, to address the regional impact of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Discussions focused on de-escalation efforts, regional security coordination and perceived threats from Iran, according to officials. The meeting follows Iran’s proposal to halt Strait of Hormuz attacks in exchange for ending the war and lifting the U.S. blockade of its ports.