Washington DC, Jan. 16 -- Amid Washington's reported calls for military intervention in Iran as the Islamic Republic deals with widespread anti-governmental protests, several US allies in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Oman, are reportedly working to prevent such confrontation between the two countries through intensive diplomacy, CBS News reported, citing a Gulf official.

According to CBS News, citing the official, there was a 72-hour diplomatic push to reduce inflammatory rhetoric and discourage military action that could escalate tensions and destabilise the region.

The Gulf states reportedly advised the US to avoid strikes on Iran, citing the region's security and economic vulnerabilities, while warning Ir...