Kuwaiti Envoy Urges Gulf Nations to Prevent Regional Conflict Amid US-Iran Tensions

Kathmandu. As the deadline approaches for Tehran to reach an agreement or face US President Donald Trump's threat of strikes on civilian infrastructure, Kuwait's Ambassador to Iran, Mohammad Toutounji, has urged Gulf nations to utilize all diplomatic and political efforts to prevent a 'tragedy' in the region. 

Trump warned that if Tehran does not allow free passage at the strategic oil chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz by midnight (GMT), the US would face 'total annihilation' of Iran's critical infrastructure.

Toutounji told AFP, "We hope that countries in the region will use all their capabilities to prevent such a tragedy from happening." He stated that a US attack could lead to the 'complete cessation of energy exports from the region.' 

For over a month, Iran has conducted drone and missile attacks in response to US bases and assets, targeting leadership across the Gulf region. These incidents have affected airports, oil and gas infrastructure, land, ports, hotels, and residential areas.

According to Toutounji, Tehran does not wish to escalate tensions in the region and is continuously attempting to de-escalate, while supporting the initiatives of other countries with diligence and goodwill.

Similarly, Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, stated on X on Tuesday, "Mediation efforts to end the war have reached a critical and sensitive stage." He noted that goodwill and constructive initiatives are helping to stop the war, without providing further details.