“The Gulf states have understood the ‘Pottery Barn’ reality: the U.S. broke the regional security architecture, and now they must build a post-American future.”
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Regional reactions to Iran’s protests vary: Israel hopes for regime collapse but remains cautious; Gulf states expect the regime to survive; Lebanon’s Hezbollah faces funding threats; and Turkey fears both instability and a newly rival pro-Western Iran.
Once advocates for U.S. strikes on Iran, Gulf capitals now seek restraint, using their diplomatic ties with Tehran to avoid being caught in the crossfire. They view unpredictable U.S. support for Israel as a growing risk to regional stability.