Persian Gulf nations weigh their options as Iran launches retaliatory strikes

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published March 2, 2026 at 4:37 AM EST

As Iran launches retaliatory strikes on U.S. military assets in the Middle East, how do Gulf nations respond? Leila Fadel speaks with Yasmine Farouk of the International Crisis Group.

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