Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf Cooperation Council countries are pursuing a foreign policy that is focused on de-escalation across the Middle East, urging an end to current conflicts and preventing future ones. They believe that stability cannot be achieved through violence, but rather only through honest, direct dialogue and the establishment of lasting, solid political agreements. Each Gulf state upholds its sovereignty, distinct diplomatic stance and individual approach to regional affairs. Yet a strong sense of shared destiny unites them, reinforced by the recent conflict between Israel and Iran. This underscored the urgent need for the GCC to bolster its collective political engagement, security cooperation and economic integration.

The Iranian missile strikes against Al-Udeid airbase in Qatar in June were far from a fleeting military incident. They were a critical turning point that directly affects the region’s security dynamics and raises a pressing question: Can Iran be trusted as a regional partner or will it continue to pose a persistent threat? The GCC states, led by Saudi Arabia, have long pursued an approach toward Tehran that is rooted in a policy of “positive balance,” rather than confrontational alliances. The Kingdom’s Vision 2030, an ambitious roadmap for national transformation, cannot achieve its full potential while wars and instability continue to plague the Middle East.

The Iranian strikes on Al-Udeid prompted a firm response from Saudi Arabia, which condemned the attack as “a blatant........

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