Iran Conflict — 2026-03-19
Gulf States' Tolerance of Iranian Strikes Nearing Breaking Point
Three weeks of Iranian strikes on Saudi, UAE, Qatari, Kuwaiti, Bahraini, and Omani territory are testing Gulf states' restraint calculus. Repeated hits on energy and water infrastructure suggest the 'defensive' posture is unsustainable. The Ras Laffan strike may be the tipping point toward active Gulf state participation.