Earlier this month, fighter jets from Bahrain and Kuwait reportedly carried out airstrikes on Iranian military facilities, including drone and missile storage sites. This is seen as retaliation for Iran's recent attacks and indicates that Arab nations are taking a more aggressive stance against Iran in the ongoing conflict. The protracted war has dealt a blow to Gulf economies, with the Hormuz Strait blockade posing a serious threat. Consequently, Gulf states, including Bahrain and Kuwait, are grappling with whether they should take a more public stand against Iran.
