Middle East
Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?
Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction
May 01, 2026
Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction
The Iran war will certainly spur conversation over whether partners need or want these huge bases anymore
Over the weekend, the conflict was escalated by attacks on water desalination plants in the Gulf region. This is huge.
Evidence that Washington can no longer dictate the order of enemies in the Middle East
Gulf Cooperation Council countries have seen their share of internal crises but regional instability tends to be a unifying force
Riyadh is among Gulf States expressing concern and even distancing themselves from Western attacks in Yemen
