Iran’s strikes on the Gulf: Burning the bridges of good neighbourliness
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Following a coordinated US-Israeli assault on Iran ("Operation Epic Fury") on February 28, 2026, Iran has launched missile attacks on Gulf states. These states, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman, had invested in diplomacy and de-escalation with Iran, even offering assurances their territories wouldn't be used for attacks. Saudi Arabia had normalized relations with Iran in 2023 and confirmed it wouldn't allow its territory to be used against Iran. Qatar had mediated between Iran, the US, and Hamas/Israel, while Oman facilitated negotiations. The author argues that Iran's attacks are a strategic miscalculation and a moral failure that could damage relations for years, especially given the Gulf states' efforts to avoid conflict.
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AI-ExtractedOn March 5, Tehran issued a public expression of appreciation to Saudi Arabia for upholding its commitment not to allow its territory to be used against Iran.
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi voiced optimism that peace was “within reach” on the day before the bombs fell.
Saudi Arabia explicitly confirmed to Iranian authorities that it would not permit its airspace or territory to be used to target Iran.
The United States and Israel launched a coordinated assault on Iran on February 28, 2026, called “Operation Epic Fury”.
Saudi Arabia chose dialogue in 2019 and pursued a full diplomatic rapprochement with Tehran.
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