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# As Trump shifts course, Gulf allies seek diplomacy with Iran
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/compass-points/episode/as-trump-shifts-course-gulf-allies-seek-diplomacy-with-iran-vlgeao/
- Published: 2026-11-13T21:30:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-14T01:00:22.000Z
- Description: As Trump shifts Iran strategy, Gulf allies pursue diplomacy with Tehran
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Compass Points from PBS News, Season 2026, Episode 42, #ZZZ_Episode_7b6fa71d-42a2-4594-a93d-118450e229bb, #episode, #news_program, #ZZZ_Show_5de4d54a-1415-4fba-adc7-621e7200b6cf, #v1.16

As President Trump says he’s focused on economic pressure on Iran, Gulf allies are united against the war and hedging their bets by talking with Iran about regional security. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the Middle East's pivot point with Hussein Ibish, Danielle Pletka, Dana Stroul and Alex Vatanka.