UAE pushed GCC to join coordinated war against Iran, bloomberg reports
🔴 Tension RisingMiddleEastEye2026-05-16
The UAE attempted to persuade GCC members to join a coordinated military campaign against Iran during the US-Israeli war, but the effort was unsuccessful. UAE President discussed the historical context of the GCC's formation following Iran's 1979 revolution, arguing for a joint response to Iranian retaliatory attacks. This escalation raises concerns about regional instability and potential energy market disruptions.