Mideast Fears US Strike on Iran Amid Protests, Regional Diplomacy Intensifies

• A month after Iran protests began, fear of a possible US military strike pervades the Middle East, prompting Iranian officials to reach out to regional nations.
• Saudi Arabia and UAE have pledged not to allow their airspace for any attack, despite the US moving naval assets like the USS Abraham Lincoln into the region.
• US President Donald Trump set red lines against killing peaceful demonstrators and mass execution of detainees, as activists report over 6,221 deaths in Iran's crackdown.
• Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE engage in diplomatic efforts with Iran and the US to de-escalate tensions and prevent regional instability.
• Iran's internet blackout and state media's 'terrorist' label for protesters hinder information flow, while activists using Starlink report high death and arrest tolls.

Why It Matters: Middle East nations are actively engaging in diplomacy to avert a potential US military strike on Iran amidst ongoing protests and a bloody crackdown.