*Israel’s Attack on Iran Alienates Potential Arab Allies | NY Times* - Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites have reversed Gulf states' warming ties with Israel, with UAE now expressing solidarity with Iran. - Gulf governments, once seen as potential Israeli allies against Iran, now view Israel as a destabilizing force in the region. - UAE waived visa overstay fees for Iranians stranded in Dubai, signaling a diplomatic shift away from Israel. - Gulf leaders privately still discuss partnership with Israel but publicly emphasize Iran’s nuclear threat as a regional danger. - Saudi Arabia, despite historic rivalry with Iran, condemned Israel’s attacks, prioritizing regional stability over confrontation. - The conflict risks disrupting Gulf economies, increasing insurance and transport costs, and endangering tourism in Dubai. - Gulf officials fear Israel’s unrestrained actions could provoke nonstate actors like Al Qaeda or ISIS to retaliate. - U.S. influence over Israel is seen as limited, with Gulf leaders disappointed by Trump’s lack of intervention to de-escalate. - Regional leaders now see diplomacy with Iran as more pragmatic than alignment with Israel amid escalating violence. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/18/world/middleeast/israel-iran-arab-allies.html