Regional Allies Back Israel as U.S.-Iran Negotiations Reach Deadlock

Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict between the United States and Iran have reached a "dead end," according to Israeli officials and U.S. notifications. With President Donald Trump’s 10-day ultimatum set to expire in approximately two days, mediators from Pakistan have withdrawn following Iran's rejection of a 15-point U.S. proposal. In a significant regional shift, Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait have publicly aligned with Israel’s position, supporting continued military pressure until Iran's influence over the Strait of Hormuz is eliminated. The conflict is now expected to enter a decisive economic phase. U.S. and Israeli strategists are reportedly pivoting toward the systematic targeting of Iran's oil and transport sectors to accelerate a collapse of the current administration. While President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have reportedly considered a potential agreement framework, they face stiff internal opposition from IRGC commanders who believe they can outlast U.S. pressure. On the ground, no new military actions were confirmed in the last 24 hours, though the search continues for a downed U.S. F-15 pilot. Regional allies anticipate that intensified fighting, particularly focusing on economic paralysis, will continue for at least another week. Currently, the Trump administration's efforts to cultivate an alternative Iranian leadership have yet to gain the legitimacy required for formal negotiations.