'Red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes
By Barbara Plett-Usher
Published on March 4, 2026.
The Iranian strikes are targeting the Gulf's image as a safe, prosperous hub for travel, tourism, and oil and gas industry. Most of the Iranian missiles are being intercepted but falling debris from them has caused fires and deaths. The Iranian strategy is to raise the stakes for its Arab neighbours in hopes of increasing pressure on the US to end the war. However, the situation is uncertain as Israel's recent offensive in Gaza and other countries have strained relations with the Arab community.
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