Arab states located closest to the Iran-Israel conflict are focused on avoiding direct military involvement and preventing the war from expanding across the region, according to Middle East analyst Zeidon Alkinani, as reported by Al Jazeera.
The report said governments across the Arab world have consistently emphasized the need to remain outside the fighting and avoid becoming targets in retaliatory attacks. Alkinani described this as a shared regional strategy aimed at protecting national security and preventing further instability.
He said Iran wants Gulf Arab states to view their security as closely linked to Tehran's interests, while Israel is seeking to reinforce its geopolitical influence and define its regional security boundaries.
The report said these competing objectives have heightened concerns that the conflict could spread beyond its current participants, making Arab governments increasingly determined to avoid being drawn into a wider regional confrontation.
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