Iran’s regional military campaign has expanded significantly, drawing Jordan and Bahrain deeper into the conflict following the collapse of the June ceasefire.
Over the weekend, Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles and drones targeting US military facilities and nations hosting American forces, marking a dangerous escalation in the ongoing US-Iran fighting.
The broadening scope of the attacks has intensified pressure on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members to navigate a precarious balance between security commitments and diplomatic stability.
The immediate threat to maritime routes and regional infrastructure is forcing a reassessment of risk premiums across energy and shipping sectors.
This development follows a joint condemnation issued on Sunday by GCC members and Jordan, which denounced repeated Iranian attacks targeting Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.
The coalition described the assaults as a direct threat to regional sovereignty, highlighting the growing vulnerability of Gulf states to cross-border strikes.