Moran Zaga: The Gulf states react to humiliation by Iran
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- The Gulf states—Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain—each have distinct internal dynamics and different approaches to their relationships with Israel and Iran.
- Despite their differences, these states share a common concern about Iran, seeking stability and prosperity by preventing a US-Iran war and maintaining diplomatic channels with Iran to avoid attacks.
- The recent war starting February 28 saw Iran target all Gulf states, with the UAE suffering the most, exposing the Gulf states' inability to retaliate or unify diplomatically to end the conflict.
- Experts like Moran Zaga highlight that Gulf states are reconsidering their strategies toward the Iran threat amid new challenges such as potential closures of strategic waterways like the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea access.
- The episode explores whether Gulf states are open to deeper ties with Israel as they navigate these security and economic pressures, and is available on all podcast platforms.
