- Leaders from Gulf Arab states and Europe estimate that a US–Iran peace agreement could take around six months to finalize.
- They are urging both sides to extend the current ceasefire to allow more time for negotiations.
- Gulf states still believe Iran is pursuing nuclear capabilities, despite recent US and Israeli strikes.
- According to regional officials, any agreement should prevent Iran from enriching uranium and ban long-range ballistic missiles.
- Gulf leaders are largely opposed to renewed fighting and favor a diplomatic solution led by the United States.
- One of the key demands is the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to restore energy flows.
- Officials have privately warned that a global food crisis could intensify if the waterway remains closed beyond next month.
- Energy prices may continue to rise if the conflict extends beyond the proposed negotiation timeline.
Charts: US100 and OIL (H1 timeframe)

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