Three scenarios: proxy war, economic strangulation, or full Gulf war. Diplomacy’s window is narrow but not yet closed.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Three scenarios: proxy war, economic strangulation, or full Gulf war. Diplomacy’s window is narrow but not yet closed.
Uncertainty of Iran war’s conclusion: despite Trump’s claims, fears of prolongation. Iran biggest loser.
The Manama GCC summit reaffirmed Gulf realism: security integration, economic unity, and self-reliance amid regional shocks.