In the US-Israeli war on Iran, now into its second month, the Gulf Arab countries have found themselves directly on the firing line. The countries worst affected by Iran’s horizontal escalation have been the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar. The drone and missile attacks on Saudi Arabia have struck a major refinery, US embassy and the Prince Sultan Air base, among other targets. Iran’s effective closure of Strait of Hormuz, and resultant disruption in the energy supply from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman and others, have pitted them against Tehran. Planet Labs PBC via AP The Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

Source: Indian Express April 04, 2026 01:18 UTC