Gulf States Urge U.S. to Keep Pressure on Iran

Gulf Cooperation Council countries call on the US to continue pressure on Iran.

Consensus

Talks between the U.S. and Iran resumed on September 22 at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
The U.S. and Iran held indirect negotiations through intermediaries.
Iran presented a seven-day plan for opening the Strait of Hormuz if certain conditions were met.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed a desire for a peaceful agreement with Iran, linking it to upcoming congressional elections.
Countries of the Persian Gulf were involved in efforts to influence U.S. policy toward Iran during the UN General Assembly.

Saudi Arabia and the UAE opposed concessions to Iran and demanded that the U.S. continue sanctions and maintain the blockade of Iranian ports. — kommersant
Gulf states plan to urge Trump to avoid escalation with Iran and prevent military action. — interfax
Trump needs to show real victory in the conflict before midterm elections, and he wants other countries to pressure Iran due to the importance of opening the Strait of Hormuz. — vesti