Gulf states confront mounting pressure to engage in a conflict with Iran as pa of effos to forge a ‘new Middle East,’ warns Dr. Abdulaziz Alghashian, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Gulf International Forum.
Trust in US Alliances Questioned
Recent regional conflicts, including actions by the United States and Israel that have fueled instability through the war on Iran, raise serious doubts about whether Gulf states can continue to trust their American paners, Alghashian notes.
Claims of US Military Base Usage
Iran alleges that the US operates from bases located in Gulf states. The expe examines these claims and their implications for regional security.
Threat from ‘Greater Israel’ Plan
Alghashian highlights the significant risks that the ‘Greater Israel’ concept poses to Gulf states’ stability and interests.
Challenges to Neutrality
With the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the war on Iran, Gulf states struggle to preserve their neutral stance amid escalating pressures, according to the analysis.

