Gulf States

Iran's military offensive will serve as clear proof that the Gulf States' policy of containment toward Iran has failed, said Ohad Merlin, Middle East expert at MIND Israel.

Iran’s repeated attacks on Israel confirm that Tehran applies the same aggressive logic to all states. Its efforts to expand influence threaten every country that opposes its goals.

The Gulf countries are trying to put on a brave face of resilience in the face of the threat. While there has been some talk of retaliation, it would likely require Riyadh to lead the way.

Abu Dhabi is "struggling to understand Israeli conduct and the nature of briefings coming out of Jerusalem," a source close to the Emirates told the Post.

The Trump administration is deploying a $20 billion maritime reinsurance program through the DFC to restore Hormuz shipping. Move targets soaring energy prices as Iran war halts Gulf commerce.

After the war, a "mega deal" would produce the quintessential victory against not only the perpetrators of the October 7 massacre but against all those who wish for Israel's demise.

As long as the present regime remains in power in Iran, there will be no genuine revival of Gulf-Iran relations. Only a new regime could mend the rifts.

Amid regional conflict, Dubai’s tourism industry grapples with shaken confidence, as travelers reconsider their vacation plans in the Gulf.

In his post, Larijani claimed that several US soldiers had been captured during Operation Epic Fury, alleging that Washington reported them instead as killed in order to conceal the incident.

The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia have all come under heavy drone and missile fire from Iran over the past week.