Gulf States Edge Toward Joining Fight Against Iran – WSJ
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates get tougher on basing and finances
U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are inching toward joining the fight against Iran, getting tougher following persistent attacks that have disrupted their economies and risk giving Tehran long-term leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.
https://archive.is/DZCb9#selection-905.0-905.232
Imagine how much closer they will be by the end of this week if IRAN destroys their electical and water infrastructures in retaliation for US/Israeli attacks overnight. I suspect they will decide quickly should this occur. IF they do — will Pakistan (and it’s nuclear arsenal) join forces with Iran?
When the other gulf states side with the US, it’s basically just a matter of time until Iran gets in line or regime change happens. It’s like an intervention…when your friends let you know that you should change, and you don’t want to, you’ve got a choice to make. One that will dramatically affect your relationships….not that I would know;-)