Iran’s Supreme Leader has called on Muslim countries, particularly the Gulf states, to unite against what he described as their “real enemy,” warning that divisions among Muslim nations only serve those seeking to weaken the region.

In a written message marking Islamic Unity Week, the Iranian leader said Muslim unity was a key foundation for building what he described as a victorious Islamic civilisation. He also urged Muslim countries to understand the plans of their adversaries and confront what he sees as common threats.

The message comes as Gulf states face growing security concerns amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States. Countries including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman and Qatar have longstanding security ties with Washington while simultaneously maintaining important economic and political relationships across the wider region.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls For Muslim Unity | Gulf States Face Growing Security & Economic Pressure

Amid rising tensions with Iran, Gulf nations are rapidly increasing weapons purchases from the United States. Washington has approved a massive $25.8 billion arms package for Middle East allies, including hundreds of air-defence interceptors and advanced military systems.

However, reports suggest the U.S. itself may be facing pressure on its weapons stockpiles as regional conflicts intensify. With concerns growing over missile threats, oil security, and wider instability in West Asia, Gulf states appear to be strengthening their military preparedness at an unprecedented pace.

Fearing Iran, Gulf Nations Rush To Buy More Missiles From U.S. 

Iran remains politically apart from much of the Gulf largely because of its revolutionary ideology and continued support for its network of regional proxies, known as the 'axis of resistance', including Hezbollah and allied groups.

<p>Iran remains politically apart from much of the Gulf largely because of its revolutionary ideology and continued support for its network of regional proxies, known as the 'axis of resistance', including Hezbollah and allied groups.</p>

'Ideology, proxy wars and sectarian tensions:' Why Iran and parts of the Gulf remain divided?

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls For Muslim Unity | Gulf States Face Growing Security & Economic Pressure

Fearing Iran, Gulf Nations Rush To Buy More Missiles From U.S.

'Proxy wars to sectarian rifts': Why Iran and parts of the Gulf remain divided