Gulf States Embrace Iran Ties, Rewriting the Regional Order

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The US-Iran memorandum signals a new regional order that the Gulf states are quickly adapting to: Iran remains a major neighbor, and Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Doha are prioritizing economic stability and openness to foreign investment over trying to topple Tehran, effectively sidelining Israel. The war’s outcome shows US limits and Tehran resilience, prompting Gulf states to pursue détente with Iran and cautious normalization with Israel, while blaming Israel for past costs and questioning the viability of military confrontations in the region.
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