The Gulf wants to end attacks from Iraq, but will it influence Baghdad before Iran does? - analysis
Tehran's more recent expansion of attacks toward the Gulf shows a broader Iranian strategy and proves how Iran made Iraq a frontline
Assessment
The Gulf states are racing to stop attacks originating from Iraq, but their leverage is limited compared to Iran's entrenched influence there. Tehran has turned Iraqi territory into a staging ground for strikes deeper into the Gulf, signaling a strategic escalation that tests Baghdad's sovereignty. The core question is whether diplomatic pressure can outpace Iran's military and political foothold before the next volley lands.