Many articles and social media posts have been published in the last two weeks covering how Arab Gulf states are handling the war — or, more specifically, the unjustified Iranian strikes on their territory. To start with, this is not a war between Iran and the Gulf. This is Iran unjustifiably striking its neighbors. The coverage varies from influencers relaxing on golden beaches to people fleeing the so-called war in panic. However, despite the hardships, the conflict represents an important test — a test in crisis management that the Gulf states have so far aced.

Many articles and social media posts have been published in the last two weeks covering how Arab Gulf states are handling the war — or, more specifically, the unjustified Iranian…

While Reluctant to Join the War Effort and Expand the Conflict, After Having Been Hit by Iranian Strikes, the Gulf States Are Now Fearful of an Emboldened Iran in Control of Oil…

Iran's Gulf neighbors have said attacks on energy infrastructure won't "go unanswered," but, so far, they have not hit back at Iran. That stance could change soon.