
The UAE and Qatar have privately lobbied allies to persuade the U.S. to seek a short off‑ramp and avoid prolonged operations. The UAE’s simultaneous decision to quit OPEC signals broader Gulf unease with current regional dynamics and a desire for greater policy flexibility outside the OPEC framework. Their diplomatic push for de‑escalation is consistent with efforts to limit further energy shocks and protect regional markets.
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