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What are the implications of Iran’s strikes on Gulf Arab states?

Iran is launching attacks across the Gulf region after the US-Israel operation against the country.

Iran has attacked the Gulf Arab states, hitting civilian buildings and energy infrastructure, as well as military bases hosting United States forces in the Gulf.

The impact of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran is being felt across the region.

What does this mean for Gulf states’ relations with Iran and with the US?

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:

Abdulaziz Alghashian – Senior non-resident fellow at the Gulf International Forum

Bader Al-Saif – Professor at Kuwait University specialising in Middle East history and politics

Foad Izadi – Professor in the faculty of world studies at the University of Tehran

Published On 3 Mar 20263 Mar 2026

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