War Ruptures the Gulf's Understanding with Iran

Across much of the Gulf, Iran is now seen as a “betrayer,” an “enemy,” and a “terrorist” state.

By Mehran Haghirian

The war unfolding now in the Persian Gulf has produced something more dire than just another episode of escalation between Iran and its Arab neighbors. It has created a rupture. For years, the region has lived through tensions, proxy confrontations, maritime incidents, sanctions, and diplomatic breakdowns without crossing into this ki…