Why are Gulf countries repeatedly attacked by Iran yet still fear Iran’s collapse?
If Iran collapses, Israel would emerge as the dominant power in the Middle East, putting the Gulf under pressure.
Iran and Israel are not just adversaries.
They are also restraining each other and the Gulf benefits from that balance.
And there is a more important reality.
Washington needs to maintain military bases in the Gulf to contain Tehran.
If the Iranian threat disappears, the Gulf loses its strategic value in the eyes of the United States along with the security guarantees and economic benefits that come with it.
That is why the Gulf does not want Iran to be destroyed. They only want it to be contained. Because in politics, your enemy can sometimes be the most reliable foundation you have.
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