Saudi Arabia

The Gulf countries are trying to put on a brave face of resilience in the face of the threat. While there has been some talk of retaliation, it would likely require Riyadh to lead the way.

A military gamble without a day-after plan risks regional war, nuclear chaos, and shocks to the global economy.

Iran’s missile and drone strikes hit Gulf states, testing trust, unity, and reliance on the US.

The two people killed were of Indian and Bangladeshi nationalities. The IRGC said earlier on Sunday that they targeted radar systems in locations including Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj.

As long as the present regime remains in power in Iran, there will be no genuine revival of Gulf-Iran relations. Only a new regime could mend the rifts.

The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia have all come under heavy drone and missile fire from Iran over the past week.

Most world leaders are thinking of the next election. These leaders are freer to make long-term decisions for long-term stability.

Starmer stated that additional British fighter jets, helicopters, and a destroyer were being sent to the Middle East, and affirmed that the UK would support the defence of Saudi Arabia if needed. 

Iranian state TV and media reported missiles being launched towards military bases in Kuwait and the UAE, as well as towards Saudi Arabia and Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq.

The Gulf states are now making the Israeli argument, not because they have suddenly become Zionists, but because Iranian missiles have a way of concentrating the mind.