The vortex of armed conflicts in the Middle East is constantly expanding, drawing into it the largest states of the region. The Gulf countries, which previously fled from direct war with Iran, are now forced to take decisive measures against Tehran. Zamin.uz analyzes the situation based on the sensational information provided by The Wall Street Journal.
The tension in the Middle East has reached a new level. The US's main allies in the region - Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates - are drastically changing their positions after Tehran's relentless attacks. Iran's strikes on the energy hub of Ras Laffan and critical facilities in the Red Sea have filled the Arab world's cup of patience.
Saudi Arabia: Opening of air bases
Riyadh, which previously stated it would not allow its airspace to be used to strike Iran, has now revised its plans.
- King Fahd Base: The Saudi government has permitted US military forces to use this strategic airbase.
- Crown Prince's position: Mohammed bin Salman is close to joining hostilities to restore a policy of restraint. "This is only a matter of time," the publication's sources say.
UAE: Financial shock and asset freezing
The United Arab Emirates began cutting off the most important financial sources of the Iranian leadership. Institutions such as the Iranian Hospital and the Iranian Club in Dubai were closed because they served the interests of the IIMK.
- Billions of dollars: The UAE has warned of freezing Iran's billions of dollars in assets, which could disconnect Tehran from the global trading system.
Strait of Hormuz: Tehran's "tax" plan
Iran not only closed the strait, but also declared its intention to "collect a fee" from every ship passing through it after the war, just like in the Suez Canal. This is a direct threat to the economies of the countries of the region.
Difficult negotiations with Trump
The Gulf leaders are in constant contact with Donald Trump, urging him to completely destroy Iran's military capabilities. However, the Arab states are dissatisfied with the fact that they are not sufficiently influencing the decisions of the US administration. Attacks on energy centers in Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia have shown that diplomatic means of defense have lost their power.
Dear readers, in your opinion, will the entry of Arab states into the war put an end to the conflict or exacerbate the situation? Will Iran's plan to "collect money" for the Strait of Hormuz be realized?
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