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Gulf Monarchies Hold Rival Iran Close as Israel Conflict Rages
- Gulf Cooperation Council states are intensifying diplomatic efforts and emergency preparedness amid escalating Israel-Iran tensions in 2025.
- This escalation follows decades of Iranian regional influence and rivalry, highlighted by Riyadh restoring ties with Tehran in 2023 and deploying Defense Minister Khaled in 2025.
- The GCC has advanced coordination for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear emergencies, supported by a joint regional monitoring center led by Secretary General al-Budaiwi.
- Al-Budaiwi described the situation as critical with significant implications, while UAE adviser Gargash called for an immediate end to hostilities and a prompt return to dialogue.
- Gulf states face a complex security landscape balancing Iran as an existential threat and regional stability, pressing the US and UN for ceasefire to avoid broader war consequences.
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