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Israel and the Gulf states are linked as regional actors frequently grouped together in the context of Iranian-led cyber threats [1], shared security vulnerabilities regarding missile defense [2], and their collective involvement in the ongoing conflict with Iran {fact:2, fact:4, fact:12}.
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War in the Middle East and the Role of AI-Powered Cyberattacks manaramagazine.org 3 facts
claimThe conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, with Gulf states involved, may be remembered as the moment when AI-powered cyberwar became a permanent feature of global conflict.
claimThe conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, with Gulf states involved, is characterized by the author as a potential turning point where AI-powered cyberwar becomes a permanent feature of global conflict, alongside traditional military assets like missiles and drones.
claimIran-linked hackers have targeted IP cameras across Israel and Gulf states to gather military intelligence, according to a report by Security Affairs published on March 7, 2026.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
claimKurdish forces could stretch the Iranian regime's resources thin and reduce military pressure on the Gulf states and Israel.
claimIf Kurdish forces receive sufficient support, they could pin down Iranian security forces in the west, potentially allowing unarmed protesters in major cities to demonstrate without being massacred.
After Khamenei: Regional Reckoning and the Future of Iran's Proxy ... stimson.org 2 facts
claimGulf states are currently reluctant to join US-Israeli attacks against Iran and hope to see the hostilities end as quickly as possible.
claimGulf states are reluctant to join US-Israeli attacks against Iran in the short term, hoping to end hostilities quickly, but may join the war if Iranian attacks on their territories continue.
How active have Iran's proxy groups been since the start of the war? theconversation.com 1 fact
perspectiveNadwa al-Dawsari of the Middle East Institute suggests that Iran may be holding Houthi intervention in reserve, potentially to use long-range missile and drone attacks against Gulf states and Israel later in the conflict.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu 1 fact
claimPrior to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia had established itself as a regional player in the Middle East capable of maintaining diplomatic communication with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the Gulf states, Iran, and Israel.
Power Transition in the Middle East: The Intersection of US Global ... populismstudies.org 1 fact
claimThe Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned Israeli attacks on Iran, a stance that coexists with muted and ambivalent official reactions from Gulf states.
Geopolitical, Strategic, and Humanitarian Implications of ... ardd-jo.org 1 fact
claimMissile interceptor stockpiles are reportedly depleting, which could expose Israel and Gulf states to greater damage if Iran escalates the conflict.
The Middle East Conflict and the Future of the Region's Political Order internationalaffairs.org.au 1 fact
measurementEight U.S. soldiers and several additional individuals in Gulf states have been reported killed as the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has spread across the region.