Gulf countries fear Israel-Iran spillover

Gulf countries on Friday unanimously condemned Israel’s strikes on Iran, fearing an escalation that could threaten economic interests and security.

“Gulf states are very much caught between a rock and a hard place,” Sanam Vakil, director of the Chatham House think-tank’s Middle East and North Africa Programme told AFP.

While “they are quietly applauding the further weakening of Iran they face real risks and have to play their cards carefully”, she said.

Their close ties to Israel’s protector…