By Abdulrahman Al-Rashed

The Arab Gulf states face security and existential challenges that may be greater than anything they have experienced before, including the Iraq-Iran War and the occupation of Kuwait. At that time, the world was clearer and more biased, whereas today, relying solely on alliances, agreements or war technologies is not enough.

Systematic Iranian aggression against the six Gulf states will not end with the end of the war; it may just be the beginning. This aggression is currently driving increased armament and strengthening self-reliance, alongside the emergence of new alliances.

It is likely that the war with Iran will be the last American war in the region. Since achieving oil self-sufficiency, Washington has sought to withdraw, a process started by Barack Obama, discussed by Joe Biden and now pursued by Donald Trump.

Among the consequences of this vacuum is the return of competing regional alliances and axes, such as Islamabad and Ankara. If the goal is to deter Iran and achieve regional balance, are they capable of doing so? The Saudi-Pakistani mutual defense agreement is bilateral, not an axis, and is based on military cooperation. Turkiye is not willing to confront Iran, as it enjoys the NATO umbrella and a military relationship with the US, and will not let its alliance draw it into a confrontation with........

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