Published: Mar 22, 2026, 09:15 IST | Updated: Mar 22, 2026, 09:15 IST
Amid the US‑Israel war with Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE appear to be edging closer to the US‑Israel axis, reacting to repeated Iranian strikes on Gulf energy hubs and infrastructure. Gulf leaders have signalled stronger alignment with Washington and Tel Aviv, with Saudi Arabia mulling military support and the UAE tightening defence cooperation amid heightened threats.