Gulf countries seek to break free from dependence on US security and shift towards direct contact with Iran BlockBeats reported on September 15th that during the six-month war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, Iran has repeatedly used missiles and drones to attack Gulf countries, and US military bases in the area have also been attacked, exposing the limitations of the US security system. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and other Gulf countries have therefore begun exploring new security solutions, including strengthening regional defense cooperation and directly engaging in diplomatic contacts with Iran. The report states that Gulf countries do not have a clear alternative security force to the United States, and China and Russia have not directly intervened to protect these countries. Analysts believe that a more realistic option is to establish more defense partnerships to supplement rather than replace US security protection. At the same time, Gulf countries are trying to ease their relations with Iran through diplomacy. The talks between Gulf countries and Iran, originally scheduled for Monday, have been postponed due to differences in shipping arrangements between Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomatic efforts are expected to continue. As a neighboring country of the Gulf countries, Iran's geographical location makes it difficult for both sides to avoid direct contact in the long term. [Original link]