At a time when the flames of war in the Middle East are intensifying, the restraint shown by the most powerful Arab states in the region against Iranian blows is astonishing world political scientists. Why is the Arab world silent, even though not only military bases, but also tourist centers like Dubai and economic giants like Aramco are targeted? Zamin.uz analyzes the possible causes of this puzzle.
The US and Israel's operations against Iran did not yield the expected immediate results. Tehran not only did not surrender, but also stabilized state governance and began preparations for the elections. However, the most interesting processes are taking place around the Arab states.
Dependence on Washington and Trump's "trillion dollar" trap
When Donald Trump came to power, he signed huge financial agreements with Arab countries. Experts believe that the Arabs' current silence may be linked to these agreements. Trump's statement that "we didn't allow them to participate in the operation" shows that Arab countries have completely surrendered their defense to Washington, but this agreement is currently proving unsuccessful.
Dubai: A blow to the economic vein
Taking the UAE as an example, the country's economy is losing millions of dollars every minute. Dubai International Airport - the country's source of cash flow - is currently paralyzed.
- Tourism crisis: Tourism companies are suffering great losses.
- Iftar Diplomacy: The UAE President and the Prince of Dubai having iftar with people at Dubai Mall is a desperate attempt to suppress public panic and prove that the city is safe.
Putin's unexpected objection
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Iran's strikes in a conversation with the UAE leader. He believes that targeting Dubai is illogical, as the US was not using UAE territory to strike Iran. Iran, on the other hand, is paying the Arabs "the price of being an ally with America" by bombing the most famous cities.
Aramco and Israel's insidious plan
Iran is shelling not only small countries, but also the world's largest oil refinery in Saudi Arabia - Aramco. According to the well-known journalist Tucker Carlson, the situation here can be quite complicated:
"Israel wants to weaken not only Iran, but all Muslim states in the region. It is possible that the attack on "Aramco" was carried out not by the Iranians, but by Israel in order to sow discord between the Arabs and Iran.
It is commendable if Arab states are behaving calmly to prevent a major regional war and not fall for provocations. However, if this silence is solely the result of Washington's "no-permission," it is an extremely alarming signal for the security of the region.
Do you think that such restraint by the Arab states will help extinguish the flames of war, or will it encourage Iran to attack more decisively?
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