Leaders of Persian Gulf states are interested in the destruction of Iran's nuclear program but prefer this to happen through peaceful means rather than by use of force. This was reported by The New York Times, citing members of the U.S. House of Representatives who visited the region. These House members - both Democrats and Republicans - noted that they heard from leaders in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates about their desire to work in cooperation with Israel, despite the official condemnations they issued regarding Israel's strikes on Iran.