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The US-led military operation against Iran this year has ‘proved disastrous’ for the Gulf states’ security and economic interests, forcing the six GCC nations to forge new alliances and reassess their defence postures as they cautiously navigate the conflict through diplomacy, de-escalation and dialogue.
This is highlighted in a new dossier released by the security think tank International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) at the opening of the 2026 IISS Manama Dialogue last night at The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain .
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