https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-braced-for-escalation-of-war-between-us-israel-alliance-and-iranContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-braced-for-escalation-of-war-between-us-israel-alliance-and-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-braced-for-escalation-of-war-between-us-israel-alliance-and-iran#u177600Thu, 05 Nov 2026 14:41:47 +0000Gulf states are preparing for a potential escalation of war between Iran and the US-Israel alliance. Regional leaders have convened in Bahrain to address fears of wider conflict, while Egypt's foreign minister warned that further escalation would be more destructive. The UAE has stated that military solutions provide no quick off-ramps to the crisis. Despite these tensions, a US State Department official noted that the US has extended a hand of negotiation to Iran, though all options remain on the table.Why it mattersThe region is on edge following threats from Donald Trump and the approa