Why Gulf Nations refuse to join U.S.-Israel War against Iran despite Attacks
Explosions in Dubai, drone strikes on airports, and attacks on oil facilities in Bahrain and Oman show how Gulf states are being dragged into the Iran war. Yet countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar are refusing to join the U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran. Geography, economic ambitions, diplomacy with Tehran, and doubts about long-term protection are pushing Arab leaders toward neutrality despite mounting pressure from United States.