How the Iran War Compelled Gulf States to Reassess Regional Security

Summary

The Iran War forced Gulf states to reassess their security, recognizing Iran as a long-term threat, the unreliability of the U.S. security umbrella, and the existential priority of regional stability. Despite internal rivalries, the conflict fostered unusual strategic convergence among Gulf monarchies, highlighting the failure of existing security frameworks and the challenges posed by Iran's regional vision and Israel's pursuit of regional paramountcy.