Gulf nations have called for an urgent return to diplomacy as the United States and Iran continue a widening exchange of attacks, raising concerns that the confrontation could spiral into a broader regional war.

Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani emphasized the need for joint efforts to end the dangerous regional escalation, urging an immediate ceasefire and resumption of negotiations.The conflict has seen an eighth consecutive night of US airstrikes on Iranian targets, with Tehran retaliating through missile and drone attacks.

Key locations such as Qeshm Island, Shadegan, and the Darkhovin nuclear facility have been targeted, while Iran's strikes have hit US military infrastructure in Kuwait and Iraq.

The attacks have disrupted critical infrastructure, including Kuwait's power and desalination plants, and prompted warnings from the Arab League about potential economic fallout.

Diplomatic efforts remain fragile, with Iran accusing the US of violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding and threatening further retaliation.

Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency is investigating the reported US strike on the Darkhovin site, highlighting the escalating risks to regional stability.