White House: Trump Considers Obligating Arab Countries to Contribute to Costs of War Against Iran

White House spokesperson, Caroline Leavitt, announced that US President Donald Trump is seriously considering inviting Arab countries to contribute to the financial costs associated with the military conflict with Iran. Leavitt clarified in a press briefing that this approach represents a fundamental idea the President is currently adopting, noting that the US administration will disclose more details about this matter soon.

The spokesperson refused to preempt the official final stance of the Republican President, but she affirmed that the proposal is strongly on the table for discussion in the West Wing. She stressed that Washington expects its regional allies to play a more effective role in funding military operations aimed at curbing Iranian influence in the region, which aligns with Trump's previous policy on burden-sharing.

In a related context, White House sources revealed the continuation of diplomatic channels with Tehran, confirming that talks are progressing positively despite the escalation on the ground. Leavitt pointed to a clear gap between the declared Iranian rhetoric and what is being achieved in closed meetings, where Tehran has shown flexibility towards some points and American demands recently raised.

The US administration clarified that any commitments made by Iran in closed rooms will be subject to strict testing on the ground to ensure credibility. Leavitt affirmed that the United States will not be content with verbal promises but will work to establish clear mechanisms to hold the Iranian side accountable and verify its fulfillment of the commitments agreed upon in private meetings.

These developments come after strong threats issued by Trump, in which he vowed to target Iranian power stations and oil wells if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to international navigation. This escalation came in response to Tehran's description of American peace initiatives as lacking realism and its execution of widespread missile attacks targeting sites within Israel.

The President is very interested in inviting Arab countries to do this... It's an idea I know he's embracing, and you'll hear more from him about it.