Gulf States Shift Toward Iran After War, Seek New Regional Security Framework
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First reported by N12 · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
After a harsh war with Iran, Gulf states are moving closer to Tehran and distancing from Israel to establish a new regional security framework. They aim to prevent future conflicts from spilling onto their territory, with Iraq proposing regional talks including Iran and Gulf countries. The US is reassuring its Gulf allies amid these shifts, while Gulf states balance relations with Iran and Israel cautiously.
- 01Gulf states are strengthening ties with Iran while cautiously distancing from Israel after the recent war.
- 02Iran’s attacks damaged US bases and Gulf economies, prompting regional security reassessments.
- 03Iraq offered to host regional security talks including Iran and Gulf states to end the conflict.
- 04US officials are reassuring Gulf allies that future Iran deals won’t exclude them.
- 05Gulf states seek a new security order to prevent future conflicts from affecting their territories.
- 06Normalization with Israel is stalled due to ongoing Israeli regional conflicts and perceived instability.
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