Gulf states condemn Iranian attacks and consider their response

Iran has launched attacks against Gulf states, which those nations have condemned as 'heinous'. The United Arab Emirates ambassador, Yousef Al Otaiba, publicly stood up to the attacks, while Saudi Arabia's MBS and Egypt's al-Sisi warned the assaults threaten regional stability.

Gulf states are weighing their difficult choices as the conflict escalates, with their economies on the line. They are reportedly pressing the United States to neutralize the Iranian threat. An editorial argues that a policy of neutrality toward Iran has failed for the Gulf nations.

Iran has protested to the UN Security Council over the U.S. use of Gulf states' territory. A former U.S. adviser described the situation as the Gulf being stuck inside an 'unprecedented' war with Iran.