Can the Gulf’s Iran Policy Survive the War?

The Gulf, and everyone else, loses in the Israel-Iran war

“It’s a pity both sides can’t lose.” This quote, widely attributed to the late Henry Kissinger during the Iran-Iraq war (1980–1988), resurfaced in my mind as direct war broke out between Israel and Iran. While it may seem to outsiders that this is the Gulf’s position, the view here is that escalation puts the entire region at risk. Unless the hostilities end soon, everyone loses.Both sides have few friends in the region. Israel is at its lowest …

Can the Gulf’s Iran Policy Survive the War?

Israel and the Gulf have rival visions for Iran’s role in the region. Now Washington has to pick one.

Gulf Cooperation Council warns of ‘alarming scenarios’ amid ongoing Israel-Iran conflict

GCC ministers urge restraint and diplomatic solutions as Israeli-Iranian hostilities enter 4th day, raising fears of nuclear fallout and regional instability - Anadolu Ajansı

Gulf States warn of escalation as Israel-Iran conflict reaches devastating new phase - Times Kuwait

On the fourth day of an unprecedented direct military confrontation between Israel and Iran, hostilities have intensified to levels described by regional observers as approaching “total military destruction” within both nations. As missiles strike deep into Israeli and Iranian territories, international diplomatic efforts have surged to contain the fallout and push for an urgent ceasefire. Kuwait, in its capacity as chair of the current Gulf Coo…