Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a direct call to action for Gulf states, urging them to end their facilitation of the war against Iran without delay. His message, delivered as the conflict entered its second month, is one of the most urgent diplomatic communications Tehran has directed at its neighbours. Iran is clearly seeking to accelerate the diplomatic timeline by presenting Gulf governments with an immediate and concrete demand.
Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman have been facilitating the conflict through their hosting of US military infrastructure used to attack Iran. Iranian retaliatory strikes against those nations have created a dangerous and costly cycle of violence. Gulf governments are under mounting pressure to act in their own interests.
Pezeshkian posted on X to communicate Iran’s firm but restrained military doctrine, affirming that Tehran will not initiate attacks but will respond powerfully to any strike on its infrastructure or economic centres. He issued a clear call to action for Gulf leaders, urging them to stop enabling enemy operations from their territory and framing this as the path to development and security. The urgency of the message was unmistakable.
Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts have been sustained and productive, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif maintaining close engagement with Iranian leadership and other regional parties. Sharif’s meeting with Pezeshkian confirmed that Iran sees trust as the essential prerequisite for any formal peace negotiations. Pakistan’s role in the peace process has been praised by Tehran.
A critical diplomatic consultation in Pakistan is bringing together the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey. Their discussions with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Prime Minister Sharif aim to produce actionable strategies for de-escalation. The talks represent a significant opportunity to move the diplomatic process forward and reduce the risk of further escalation.