Arab and Islamic Nations Condemn Iranian Attacks; Trump Pledges Support to UAE

A major coalition of regional powers, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, and Pakistan, issued a joint statement condemning Iran's recent missile and drone strikes on Gulf civilian and oil infrastructure. Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan accused Tehran of engaging in blackmail and warned that threats to the Strait of Hormuz are driving regional instability. In response to the escalating tensions, President Trump held a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expressing "full solidarity" and assuring the Gulf ally of complete U.S. cooperation regarding peace and security. On Capitol Hill, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard provided a high-level briefing on the Iranian leadership's shifting posture. Gabbard testified that Tehran's intentions are "less certain" now than they were at the war's onset, noting that a new, more hardline leadership in Iran has complicated U.S. intelligence predictions. Concurrently, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres demanded an immediate cessation of hostilities in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, urging Iran to lift restrictive naval measures in the Strait of Hormuz. The diplomatic atmosphere remains tense as ceasefire hopes fade. Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, characterized the recent strikes on energy sites as "economic warfare," stating that the prospects for a diplomatic pause are currently remote. While diplomatic fractures are widening, there have been no new reports of direct military engagements or additional sanctions in the last 24-hour period.