Qatar and UAE try to stop strikes on

International business and political analysts report that Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have formed a coalition aiming to persuade U.S. President Trump to stop conducting strikes against the Islamic State and Iran through diplomacy, according to Bloomberg. Both countries express concern over a possible regional escalation of conflict and a sharp rise in energy prices caused by the accumulation of military actions.

According to government representatives' statements, the initiative has been sent via messages to the White House, requesting a freeze on military raids and the start of early negotiations. Experts note that such measures are intended to focus attention on the global economy and energy markets, assessing the threat to world stability.

This position updates the traditional approach of Qatar and the UAE toward regional policy, where they seek to play the role of peacemakers while simultaneously supporting their countries' economic interests.

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Ongoing conflicts in the Persian Gulf are increasing countries' interest in peaceful resolution of military conflicts.