Gulf States Consider Entering War After Iran’s Attack

Iranian missiles struck Doha, Dubai, and Manama, damaging the Gulf states’ stability image. The attacks were retaliation for a US-Israeli assault that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and targeted military sites. Gulf states face a dilemma of retaliating and being seen as siding with Israel or staying passive. The Gulf states tried to prevent the war through mediation but may now take action on their own terms. The fear is of strikes on critical infrastructure, which could make the region uninhabitable. The Gulf states’ soft power is at risk due to the conflict.

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