From Fox News:
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf allies are showing signs of a quiet but consequential shift in their posture toward Iran, as escalating attacks across the region are testing years of careful balancing between Washington and Tehran.
For much of the past decade, countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) sought to avoid direct confrontation with Iran, maintaining diplomatic and economic ties even while relying on U.S. military backing. But that middle ground is increasingly under strain.
That strategy was designed to keep Gulf states out of direct confrontation. But officials and analysts say Iran’s expanding attacks are narrowing the space for neutrality, pushing some Gulf states closer to Washington.
Gulf states are increasingly aligning with the U.S. in condemning Iran’s actions, including missile development and support for militant groups.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly granting U.S. forces access to King Fahd Air Base, a significant shift in military cooperation.
While Qatar has taken steps against Iran, such as expelling military attachés, it maintains diplomatic ties and a mediating role.
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