Several U.S. lawmakers, including Representatives Don Bacon, Marie Schneider, Jimmy Panetta, and Zach Nunn, recently met with leaders from Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to discuss regional security concerns. These Arab leaders expressed that a nuclear-armed Iran poses an existential threat to their countries but also conveyed apprehension about the potential for escalation and a broader conflict involving Israel and Iran. Representative Schneider emphasized the desire among these leaders to deescalate tensions despite recognizing the destabilizing impact of the Iranian regime. Representative Panetta noted that the level of pushback from these leaders was less than expected. Meanwhile, Senator Ruben Gallego raised concerns about America's involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. Representative Jim Costa, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, highlighted bipartisan efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities and to avoid deeper U.S. military engagement in the Middle East.