24.03.2026 12:05
As the war that began with the attacks of the US and Israel on Iran enters its 25th day, it is reported that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are considering joining the war after being struck by Iran. On the other hand, it was stated that it is only a matter of time before Saudi Arabia strikes Iran.
It has been suggested that Gulf countries, which are increasing their support for the U.S., are closer than ever to directly participating in attacks against Iran.
It has been claimed that Gulf countries are getting closer every day to a possible military operation against Iran. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) based on sources close to the matter, as U.S. allies in the region increase their support for attacks against Iran, they have reached the threshold of direct involvement in war.
THE POSSIBILITY OF INVOLVEMENT IN ATTACKS IS GROWING
The report stated that countries in the Persian Gulf support U.S. airstrikes against Iran but have not yet engaged in military commitment openly. Nevertheless, developments on the ground indicate that the likelihood of these countries' direct participation in the conflict is increasingly strengthening.
NOTABLE STEP FROM SAUDI ARABIA
Sources reported that Saudi Arabia has allowed U.S. forces to use King Fahd Air Base. This situation drew attention as it contradicts previous statements from the Riyadh administration that their facilities would not be used for attacks against Iran.
“PARTICIPATING IN WAR IS A MATTER OF TIME”
Insiders have suggested that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is very close to making a decision to participate in the attacks, and the kingdom's involvement in the war is considered “a matter of time.”
UAE IS ALSO IN THE DECISION-MAKING STAGE
On the other hand, it has been reported that the United Arab Emirates is also evaluating whether to participate militarily in the conflicts. The increased activity in the region has led to comments that the risk of war in the Gulf is rising.
NOTABLE RESTRICTIONS IN DUBAI
The report also claimed that the activities of the Iranian Hospital and the Iranian Club in Dubai have been halted and communication channels have been closed. It was suggested that these steps were taken due to security concerns regarding Iran-linked entities.
INTENSE CONTACT WITH THE U.S.
Arab officials claimed that the leaders of Saudi Arabia and the UAE pressured U.S. President Donald Trump to weaken Iran's military capacity during their meetings. The U.S. military, however, refrained from commenting on the participation of Gulf countries in the attacks.