Gulf states, encouraged by Donald Trump, are on the verge of ending their neutrality in the war against Iran in reprisal for Tehran’s repeated “reckless and indiscriminate attacks” on their territory and infrastructure. “The United States abandoned the Gulf states and redirected its air defence to protect Israel. They left all the Gulf states that host American military bases at the mercy of Iranian strikes,” the official said. Nevertheless, the overwhelming focus of resentment from the Gulf states is directed towards Iran. They point out that they had given undertakings to Iran – with which they had abided – debarring the US from using its bases or airspace to attack Iran.

Source: The Guardian March 02, 2026 22:05 UTC