Gulf states appeal for return to talks as US, Iran trade blows

Gulf states are urging a return to diplomatic talks amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with both sides exchanging strikes that have hit critical facilities. Strikes near Iran’s Darkhovin nuclear site and retaliatory attacks on American bases and Kuwait’s infrastructure highlight the severe risks of a wider conflict. Regional leaders from Jordan, Qatar, and Iraq are pushing for dialogue to prevent an all-out war that could destabilize the region's energy supplies and global trade. The Arab League has warned that prolonged conflict could have far-reaching economic consequences.