According to CoinMeta, Gulf countries are dissatisfied with the United States' lack of a strategic approach towards Iran, and as the war continues, their territories have frequently been attacked by Iran. In recent weeks, U.S. allies in the Gulf have been requesting more air defense interceptors from the U.S. and ensuring that U.S. troops will protect them as the tit-for-tat conflicts persist. However, not all Gulf countries are pushing for a cooling of tensions; some, such as the UAE, have recently been trying to persuade Trump to take tougher measures against Iran. Meanwhile, an Iranian diplomat stated that Iranian officials are aware of Trump's political weaknesses and are considering exploiting them if diplomatic efforts fail. If diplomatic efforts fail, the Revolutionary Guards are also considering launching pre-emptive strikes.