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Iran and the Arab Gulf states are linked by their shared experience of regional insecurity during mediation efforts, as evidenced by the strikes mentioned in [1] and [2], and by the geopolitical tension regarding Iranian influence on Gulf interests described in [3].

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Experts react: How the US war with Iran is playing out around the ... atlanticcouncil.org Atlantic Council 2 facts
accountIran and Arab Gulf states, particularly mediators Oman and Qatar, believe that mediation has caused more insecurity for them, citing specific events such as Israeli strikes on Doha in September 2025, strikes on Oman, and Iran being struck twice during negotiations.
accountArab Gulf states and Iran believe mediation has increased their insecurity, citing specific events such as Israeli strikes on Doha in September 2025, strikes on Oman, and Iran being struck twice during ongoing negotiations.
How the War in Iran Is Shaping Gulf Collective Consciousness mecouncil.org Middle East Council on Global Affairs 1 fact
claimGulf public opinion experiences cognitive dissonance between value-based rejection of Israeli policies due to solidarity with Palestinians and existential anxiety regarding Iranian policies encroaching on Arab Gulf states' vital interests.