Gulf alliance fractures under strain of U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran

The Arab Gulf states, once unified in response to Iran's retaliatory strikes, are showing signs of strategic disarray as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran drags on. In the early days of the war, coordinated efforts among Gulf countries helped mitigate immediate shocks, including attacks on U.S. bases and civilian infrastructure within their borders. They reinforced defenses, pushed for a UN Security Council resolution, and sought neutrality to prevent regional destabilization. But unity under