Iranian missile and drone attacks have increasingly targeted Gulf nations including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia, expanding the reach of the current conflict beyond Israel. These strikes come as Israel and the United States intensify military pressure on Tehran, weakening its regional network and prompting retaliatory actions against countries it accuses of aligning with its adversaries.

Tehran views cooperation between Arab states, Israel and the United States as a direct challenge to its ideological and strategic ambitions. By targeting these nations, Iran signals its opposition to shifting regional alliances and attempts to deter further normalization and security coordination.

At the same time, the weakening of Iran’s regional influence and its so called axis of resistance has created new momentum for expanding diplomatic and security agreements between Israel and Arab states. As shared security threats become more visible, opportunities for broader regional cooperation appear to be growing despite escalating tensions.