Without official relations: Israel and Arab states form a front against Iran

Israel is holding direct talks with Arab states, including those with which it has no diplomatic relations, and in a joint regional forum with the US, they discuss concerns over Iranian escalation and a possible agreement with Tehran. Arab states demand security guarantees and prepare for extreme scenarios, including an Iranian attack on Kuwait.

Israel is holding direct talks with Arab states, including those with which it has no diplomatic relations, in order to form a joint front against Iran. The talks are taking place in two parallel channels: direct talks between senior Israeli officials and parties in the region, and a joint regional forum involving Israel, the United States, and Arab states. The forum is a continuation of the secret meeting of ten countries in Abu Dhabi, first revealed by News 14, which included Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Libya. The discussions address concerns over Iranian escalation and the possibility of a new agreement between the United States and Iran. Arab states demand to be part of shaping any future agreement with Tehran, including guarantees against Iranian attacks, maintaining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and removing enriched uranium from Iranian territory. American government officials who participated in the forum conveyed the joint message to President Trump. Meanwhile, preparations are underway for more extreme scenarios: Iranian fire toward Europe and even a ground attack toward Kuwait.