According to The Wall Street Journal, the Arab states of the Persian Gulf are gradually moving towards more active involvement against Iran, but have not yet resorted to open military action. The escalation of the situation in the region is mainly due to the continued missile and drone strikes by Iran, which are aimed at the energy and economic infrastructure of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other countries.
These strikes have had a serious impact on the economies of these countries, forcing them to reconsider their previously cautious stance. For example, Saudi Arabia initially refused to use its territory for operations against Iran but has now allowed the United States to use its military bases to support possible strikes.
At the same time, the UAE is applying more economic and financial pressure, limiting the presence of Iran on its territory and threatening to freeze Iranian assets. These steps show that the region’s countries are trying to protect themselves and influence Iran.
However, these countries remain wary of entering a full-scale war. On the one hand, they support the United States and want to limit Iran’s military capabilities. On the other hand, they fear that a full-scale conflict could further deepen instability and pose long-term dangers to the entire region.
