Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait are weighing collective military
options against Iran if Tehran attacks vital Gulf infrastructure, according to
sources with knowledge of deliberations. The escalation follows nearly 5,000
Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting ports, energy facilities, airports,
and US bases, with at least 20 casualties in Gulf states. UAE and Saudi
officials emphasized that patience is limited and that diplomacy must lead to a
sustainable resolution, while Gulf Cooperation Council members are increasing
intelligence coordination with US and European allies.
