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"The Gulf Fears Whoever Wins This War": U.S.-Israeli War on Iran Could Destabilize Entire Region

2026-03-10 News & Politics
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Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-yt We speak with Kareem Shaheen, Middle East editor at New Lines Magazine, about the regional response to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. He says the Gulf countries are in a no-win situation, stuck between a belligerent Israel that has no qualms about using violence to achieve its strategic aims and a desperate Iran lashing out against U.S. allies in the region as it tries to survive. He says that no matter which side prevails, Gulf states have realized how vulnerable they are despite U.S. security guarantees. "In either scenario, I don't think that the Gulf states will be happy with the outcome," he says. Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on over 1,500 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream at democracynow.org Mondays to Fridays 8-9 a.m. ET. Subscribe to our Daily Email Digest: https://democracynow.org/subscribe

Top Comments (10)

@antonmihoc4109 2026-03-10

Iran is not attacking any state that does not have US bases. Dosen't that tell you something.

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@WeltonArmstead 2026-03-10

They just took a stick and hit a hornet’s without proper protection!

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@DoUthinkcritically 2026-03-10

The incompetence of this Administration has reached epic proportions

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@donnamaitlandw7460 2026-03-10

Maybe these Gulf States should have pushed back on Israel when it would not give up in Gaza and the West Bank?

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@kevinwilliams1768 2026-03-10

an unnecessary war where people are collateral damage. Excellent & insightful interview.

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@miketurek3074 2026-03-10

The Gulf States = the Gulf Oil Companies.

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@javed9662 2026-03-10

Dubai and its sister cities are Glass Houses. They know they cannot throw stones. It seems the Monarchs have been Blackmailed/coerced into boot licking NathanYahoo. 😢😢

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@lana1661 2026-03-10

Iran always knew it had the power over the GCC but never have they attacked them or occupied any of its neighbours prior which is more than what we can say for Israhell!

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@TraceyCummings-bs9fd 2026-03-10

Iran is not attacking other Gulf Nations at will it is eliminating threats to its sovereignty/ Iran has the right to protect itself from Israeli aggression and fights against Israel and the USA for the freedom of the World.

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@BobbyHickey 2026-03-10

On the Christian Nationalist perspective, this is what was planned with George W Bush going into Iraq. It's religiously motivated to kickstart Armageddon, as they are openly stating. I guess the puppet masters found someone to do what Bush refused to finish. SMH

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