Officials tout Arab alignment with the United States, but there are signs that Gulf states aren't in lockstep with Washington as it tries to maximize leverage over Iran.

Gulf states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of US security guarantees

Officials tout Arab alignment with the United States, but there are signs that Gulf states aren't in lockstep with Washington as it tries to maximize leverage over Iran.

Reports on Emirati and Saudi strikes suggest Gulf monarchies moved beyond passive defense — but followed sharply different strategies.