Gulf States Weigh Military Options to Counter Iran’s Attacks (1)

March 25, 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

Iran’s biggest Gulf Arab neighbors are considering joining the US-Israeli war against Tehran, and could be pushed to if Tehran attacks their critical infrastructure, according to several people with knowledge of the situation.

The Gulf’s most powerful states, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, in particular, are losing patience with Iranian strikes that have already hit ports, energy facilities and airports, said these people, who requested anonymity in order to speak freely. But they would only join the war if the Islamic Republic makes good on its threats to attack vital Gulf power and water infrastructure — a high ...

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