Iran's attacks prove Israel, Gulf states need a permanent regional defense alliance - editorial
Iran has demonstrated that countries do not need to be at war with it to become targets. As such, Israel and the Gulf States should work together to protect themselves
Assessment
The editorial argues that Iran's willingness to strike beyond declared war zones creates a shared vulnerability that should drive Israel and Gulf states toward a formal defense pact. The key question is whether political barriers between these nations can be overcome to institutionalize what has so far been informal cooperation. Watch for any official statements from Gulf capitals or Israel signaling movement toward a binding security framework.