Saudi Arabia and UAE Edge Closer to Entering War Against Iran; King Fahd Base Access Granted to US

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are reportedly close to entering the war against Iran, with Riyadh granting US forces access to King Fahd Air Base, signaling a potential major escalation. The move would transform a US-Israel operation into a broader regional coalition conflict. Gulf states have been pressured by Iranian threats to their energy infrastructure and Hormuz shipping, but direct military involvement carries risks of retaliatory strikes on Gulf oil facilities. A Saudi leader reportedly pushed Trump to continue military pressure on Iran rather than accept a premature ceasefire.