World urges restraint as Gulf nations cry foul

DUBAI: Gulf countries on Friday unanimously condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, fearing an escalation that could threaten economic interests and security. As Tehran reeled from Israel’s attacks and planned retaliation, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan called his Iranian counterpart and “stressed the importance of dialogue to address disputes”. “The greatest concern in the Gulf now will be to what extent the United States will have to rely on their ba