Gulf patience ‘tested’ by Iran, higher chance of ‘limited strikes,’ Bahraini analyst tells 'Post'
The Peninsula Shield Force, the joint military arm of the Gulf Cooperation Council, would likely be the key instrument of any collective action, said the analyst
Assessment
A Bahraini analyst signals that Gulf states are nearing a breaking point with Iran, with military action becoming more plausible. The reference to the Peninsula Shield Force suggests coordinated response mechanisms are being considered, raising the stakes for regional stability. Whether rhetoric translates into actual strikes now hinges on Iran's next moves.