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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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@antonmihoc4109 2026-03-10

Smartest thing the Gulf States can do now is kick out the US, and make peace with Iran.

113 19 replies
@WeltonArmstead 2026-03-10

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

90 20 replies
@DoUthinkcritically 2026-03-10

The incompetence of this Administration has reached epic proportions

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@branchisole9097 2026-03-10

Over the next decade the cancers and ill health aspects of environmental damage will be off the charts throughout the gulf region.

49 3 replies
@TaherehSafari-d8k 2026-03-10

Iran is being attacked by the USA bases located in neighboring countries. Iran has the right to defend themselves. No one is talking about the intentional bombing of Palestinian and Lebanese for the last two years, it is a crime against humanity, justice needs to be served for all.

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@juliekeeney1 2026-03-10

Just stop now. Stop it. Are we really going to let this reckless president take us down a road of no return, just in effort to keep himself out of jail?

47 6 replies
@miketurek3074 2026-03-10

The Gulf States = the Gulf Oil Companies.

36 3 replies
@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?

35 4 replies
@kevinwilliams1768 2026-03-10

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

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