US officials expressed concerns that failing to act against Iran could strengthen its regime, while Ambassador Mike Huckabee emphasized the need for Saudi Arabia to be aware of the situation. Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE publicly rejected the use of their territories for any military action against Iran, advocating for dialogue and respect for sovereignty. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reiterated this stance directly to Iran, as tensions escalated with a US naval buildup in the region. In response, an Iranian official noted that negotiations were underway despite media tensions.
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