Gulf Nations Express Worry Over U.S. Attack on Iranian Nuclear Facilities

In a recent escalation of tensions, Gulf Arab countries are voicing serious concerns over a U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear sites, emphasizing the need for restraint without directly condemning their key ally, the United States.

The Gulf Arab states, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, issued statements expressively detailing their dismay regarding the military action taken against Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The Saudi Foreign Ministry publicly called for de-escalation and underscored its “deep concern” as events unfold. Qatar's response was notably cautious, highlighting regret over the situation while avoiding any specific mention of the United States, instead advocating for wise actions from all involved parties.

Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) echoed similar sentiments, articulating their “deep concern” over the attacks, but refraining from directly referencing the U.S. commitment in the region. These nations host thousands of American military personnel, raising fears that U.S. bases and vital oil and gas infrastructure could be targeted by Iranian retaliation.

The implications of this military action loom large, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps of Iran indicating potential vulnerabilities at U.S. bases located in these Gulf states. Their statement served as a warning, marking the bases as potential points of weakness rather than strength and signaling possible retaliatory actions from Iran.