Desk Correspondent , Washington DC - US President Donald Trump has publicly reaffirmed Washington’s backing of its key Middle Eastern partners, declaring that the United States “will not let them get hurt or fail” as the war with Iran drags into its fourth week. In a nationally televised address on April 1, 2026, Trump thanked Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain as crucial allies in the US‑Israel campaign against Iran, describing them as “great” partners who have stood firmly with Washington throughout the conflict.

Trump’s remarks come amid rising tensions in the region, with US led airstrikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks triggering fears of a broader regional war. Officials in Washington have warned that the military campaign is entering a decisive phase, with Trump vowing to “finish the job” and do so “very fast”. The president has repeatedly framed the war as a way to neutralize Iran’s nuclear ambitions and reshape the Middle East security order, while also using the moment to push for deeper normalization between Israel and Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia.

Several Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have reportedly urged Trump behind the scenes to continue the campaign until Iran’s leadership and military capabilities are significantly weakened. Analysts say Trump’s latest speech is aimed equally at reassuring nervous regional partners and signaling to Iran that Washington will not tolerate cross‑border attacks on US allies. For now, the line “we will not let them get hurt or fail” has become the administration’s core message toward Israel and the Gulf monarchies, underscoring a hardening US stance in the ongoing Iran‑US‑Israel war.