Will Gulf states enter the Iran conflict?

"While Iranian strikes against US bases in the region were predictable, Iran has crossed a new threshold by targeting Gulf cities, airports and energy infrastructure. The Gulf states are much closer to Iran and not as heavily defended as Israel, improving Iran's chances of landing hits."

"In a letter sent to the United Nations Security Council, Iran's foreign minister said Iran would exercise its right of self-defense. The country's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, explained that it would consider all US assets in the region to be legitimate targets."

"Your war is not with your neighbors. Later, Gargash also told local media outlet The National that the UAE won't just sit by while being attacked."

Iran conducted widespread missile strikes against US military installations and civilian infrastructure across Gulf states following a joint US-Israeli attack. Iranian missiles targeted the US Navy headquarters in Bahrain, Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and Ali Al-Salem air base in Kuwait. Beyond military targets, Iran also struck luxury hotels, ports, airports, and oil infrastructure in neighboring Gulf cities. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared all US regional assets legitimate targets. Gulf state leaders condemned the attacks and expressed solidarity, with UAE officials warning Iran that their neighbors would not remain passive. The escalation represents a significant shift in targeting strategy, with Iran now directly threatening Gulf civilian and economic infrastructure rather than limiting strikes to US military facilities.

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