https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-fear-fiercer-iran-retaliation-if-us-strikesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-fear-fiercer-iran-retaliation-if-us-strikeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-fear-fiercer-iran-retaliation-if-us-strikes#u175703Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:06:17 +0000Gulf nations are bracing for a destructive regional war if the United States launches renewed attacks against Iran. Following Tuesday's midterm elections, President Donald Trump has reportedly considered targeting Iranian nuclear sites and infrastructure. Regional leaders, including Egypt's foreign minister, warn that further escalation would be more destructive. The United Arab Emirates has stated that military solutions provide no quick off-ramps to the crisis. Meanwhile, negotiators are preparing for the worst regarding talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Why it mattersThe tensio