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Gulf States Join Strikes on Iran
(Israel Hayom) Danny Zaken - On Monday, the U.S. closed the Strait of Hormuz to ships and oil tankers traveling to and from Iran, after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made clear that the Revolutionary Guards would not relinquish control of the strait. The Gulf states are furious over renewed Iranian attacks on their territory and are taking part in U.S. attacks on Iran. After a brief period in which Washington pursued a diplomatic track, with Qatar playing an active role in mediation efforts, they are returning to their fundamental position: seeking the removal of the Iranian threat by force. Two Gulf diplomatic officials told Israel Hayom that a unified message to that effect was delivered to Washington over the weekend, including full support for the resumption of strikes. The shift in policy was partly driven by Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf states, including Qatar and its natural gas facilities. Qatar, which had previously blocked a unified Gulf position against Iran, withdrew its opposition following the attacks on its territory.