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US Ambassador Waltz Reports Gulf Ally Support for Trump's Iran Pressure Campaign

Jun 12, 2026 03:01 PM CT Bahrain diplomacy,sanctions,gulf-cooperation-council,iran-pressure,us-foreign-policy

Summary

US UN Ambassador Mike Waltz stated that Gulf allies are backing President Trump's economic pressure and blockade campaign against Iran following diplomatic visits to Bahrain, the UAE, and the UK. This indicates a unified regional diplomatic front against Tehran, reinforcing US strategic objectives in the conflict theater through coalition building rather than direct military action.

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Gulf allies are backing President Donald Trump ’s blockade and economic pressure campaign against Iran, telling Fox News Digital after a trip to Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom that regional leaders believe Tehran is f...

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Ambassador Mike Waltz reported that Gulf allies support the Trump administration's campaign of economic pressure and blockade against Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of the reported economic pressure and blockade campaign supported by US and Gulf allies.

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