{
  "id": 17820976,
  "title": "US risks leaving 'vengeful' Iran a danger to Gulf allies, former White House adviser Hochstein warns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/us-risks-leaving-vengeful-iran-a-danger-to-gulf-allies-former-white-17820976",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T15:43:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/11/02/us-iran-war-gulf-allies-amos-hochstein/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A former White House adviser has warned that the US risks leaving Iran \"angry and vengeful\" and a threat to Gulf allies unless the conflict ends. Amos Hochstein stated that the current war must come to a negotiated settlement or risk endangering Gulf allies. Hochstein, who previously backed Donald Trump's June 2025 strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, opposes the ongoing war but not due to sympathy for Tehran. He expressed concern that Iran may not act against the US or its allies in the short term but may not forget the conflict. Hochstein criticized the administration for withholding the war's toll on US forces and urged the US to support Saudi Arabia's response to the Houthi campaign against it. He also disagreed with calls for US withdrawal from the Middle East, expressing concern about creeping isolationism. In terms of domestic policy, Hochstein believes that a Democratic-controlled House can press the administration for accountability and push back against the administration's effective ban on new wind and solar power, as well as the high electricity costs of data centers. He was particularly disappointed with Lebanon's current handling of the situation, stating that the US should have brokered a more comprehensive ceasefire and disarmament plan.",
  "summary": "The US risks leaving the Iranian regime “angry and vengeful” and a lasting threat to Gulf allies unless the conflict is brought to a clear end, a senior adviser in Joe Biden's White House has warned. Amos Hochstein said Donald Trump's administration must push for a negotiated settlement with Iran, or risk leaving Gulf allies in the firing line. His comments in Abu Dhabi on Sunday chime with…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}