Hyderabad, Jan. 14 -- Arab countries, led by Saudi Arabia, across the Persian Gulf, have asked the Trump administration to hold off their plans to attack Tehran amid the protests in Iran, even as the US has warned them to be prepared for such a strike, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Tuesday, January 13.

Although the Gulf countries have maintained silence over the protests across the Islamic Republic, quietly, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar are reportedly telling the White House that an attempt at regime change in Iran would severely affect the oil markets and even result in a setback to the US economy, Arab Gulf officials told WSJ.

Mostly, they fear the unforeseen after-effects in their regions.

An attack from the US is "more ...