Saudi, UAE, Qatar Lobbying DC to Keep Gulf Oil Safe from Israel

As Iran visits Gulf states to scrounge up support in the face of what many believe is an impending strike by Israel, Reuters reports that Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar are lobbying Washington to thwart Israel. On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the media that the country was seeking support from Gulf nations to de-escalate tensions. Diplomatic sources cited by The National described the visit as an attempt to defend Iran’s position in the war and to prevent a wider regional conflict. Speaking to Reuters three unnamed…