Filling these vacuums requires massive Gulf investments and diplomatic influence that neither Washington nor Tel Aviv possesses. Read the MBN Magazine HereIt is no secret that Gulf states are not entirely unified in their positions. Collectively, Gulf states possess a unique diplomatic spectrum: from Saudi firmness to Omani neutrality, from Emirati pragmatism to Qatari willingness to mediate. In both scenarios, Gulf states will be the most affected by the outcome. The 2015 nuclear deal with Iran was concluded in Vienna without meaningful Gulf participation, and it collapsed.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 30, 2026 22:26 UTC