00:00The United Gulf – How Iran's Aggression Forged a Unified Front, Part 1 – A Joint Force Against a Common
00:08Enemy
00:09The Gulf countries have taken a significant step.
00:13In response to mounting pressure from the Islamic Republic of Iran, already under siege from the United States and Israel,
00:20the six nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council, GCC, have formed a joint military force.
00:27According to media reports, the Gulf states have announced their full support for Bahrain,
00:33whose King Hamad bin Issa al-Khalifa has publicly accused Iran of posing a direct threat to the security of
00:40the Gulf nations.
00:41The king's warning was clear. Iran must stop interfering in the internal affairs of Bahrain and its neighbors.
00:48The six-nation GCC, comprising Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Qatar,
00:57has reiterated its full support for Bahrain's security measures.
01:02Secretary General Mohammed al-Hamad, referred to as Mohammed Abu Dhabi in your source,
01:08stated that the Gulf countries' position is now unified.
01:12This joint force will engage in all joint actions necessary to protect the stability, security, and interests of the Gulf
01:20states.
01:21The security-unity formula of our countries, the Secretary General said,
01:26is considered part of the integration and common interests of the Gulf nations.
01:31Our goal is to unite as one.
01:34Part 2. The accusations against Iran
01:37The Gulf states' statement came after Bahrain's King Hamad issued a formal warning to Iran.
01:44The king accused Tehran of carrying out a series of acts of aggression against his country.
01:50He pointed to Iranian interference in internal affairs, territorial threats,
01:55and a pattern of destabilizing behavior across the region.
01:59The Bahraini prince, referring to a senior royal figure,
02:03openly condemned all Iranian actions that have caused trouble in the Gulf countries.
02:09He noted that these actions have been observed throughout the region,
02:13particularly during the 40-day air campaign conducted by the United States and Israel.
02:18However, it is important to note that during that 40-day campaign,
02:22U.S. military bases in the Gulf did not launch missiles from those countries.
02:27The United States chose not to use Gulf territory as a launching point for its strikes.
02:32But Iran's response was indiscriminate.
02:35Tehran launched attacks on the Gulf countries,
02:38not only targeting U.S. military bases in the Middle East,
02:41but also striking factories, energy facilities, and civilian areas.
02:46The targeted nations included Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
02:52Part 3. The Toll of Iranian Attacks
02:55The numbers are staggering.
02:57According to official statements, the Gulf countries' air defense systems intercepted.
03:03194 Iranian missiles, 523 Iranian drones.
03:08These interceptions occurred before the ceasefire that was established on the 8th of the month.
03:13The sheer volume of projectiles launched by Iran demonstrates the scale of the assault.
03:19The Gulf states were not passive observers in the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
03:25They were active targets.
03:27The Kingdom of Bahrain, which also hosts a U.S. naval base, has been particularly vocal about the threat.
03:34The Prince of Bahrain stated that the increasing tensions show that Gulf countries must cooperate to confront their enemies, both
03:41hidden and open.
03:42While the Prince did not explicitly name the Islamic Republic of Iran, observers saw his meaning clearly.
03:48The current situation has truly united the Gulf countries, because the Islamic Republic of Iran is now seen as a
03:56common enemy by all of them.
03:57Part 4. The Isolation of Tehran Before the Outbreak of the War
04:02The Islamic Republic of Iran maintained good relations with most countries in the region.
04:07The only exception was Israel, its historical enemy.
04:11Iran had diplomatic ties, trade relationships, and political alliances across the Gulf.
04:17But those relationships have been shattered.
04:20Iran's indiscriminate attacks, launching missiles and drones at Gulf countries as a show of force against the United States,
04:27have forced the Gulf states to rethink their position.
04:30They have strengthened their internal solidarity.
04:33They now see the Islamic Republic as their enemy.
04:37Observers note that the current regime in Tehran is becoming increasingly isolated.
04:41Its actions have made the Gulf countries consider it unsuitable as an ally to protect their interests in the Middle
04:47East.
04:48Some of these countries have even begun to explore better relations with Israel,
04:52a move that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago.
04:56Not all Arab nations are under attack, however.
04:59Countries such as Oman and Egypt have not been subjected to Iranian missiles or attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard
05:05Corps.
05:06In fact, both Oman and Egypt are positioning themselves as mediators between the United States and Iran,
05:14seeking to de-escalate the conflict through diplomacy.
05:17Part 5. The Jeddah Summit
05:19In response to the growing hostility from Iran, Gulf leaders held a critical meeting last week in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
05:28The focus of the summit was the integration of security and defense forces across the six GCC nations.
05:35The leaders discussed the rapid deployment of joint command posts to counter attacks from Iran or other terrorist groups.
05:43The goal is to create a unified military structure that can respond instantly to any threat,
05:49without waiting for coordination between individual nations.
05:53The message from Jeddah was unmistakable.
05:56The Gulf countries are no longer willing to defend themselves separately.
06:00They will defend themselves together.
06:02Part 6. The United Nations Dimension
06:06The Gulf countries have not limited their response to military measures.
06:10They have also pursued diplomatic action at the highest levels.
06:15Bahrain has been at the forefront of requesting intervention from the United Nations Security Council.
06:21The Mediterranean countries, a reference to the Gulf states' allies in the region,
06:25have repeatedly expressed their complaints to the Security Council,
06:30demanding condemnation and action against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
06:34The United Nations Security Council met once to discuss the U.S.-led war on Iran.
06:40By a majority vote, the Council issued a statement condemning all violence against the Middle East region.
06:47The statement urged the current aggressors not to resort to violence against countries in the region
06:52and called for an end to any acts of retaliation.
06:56But statements from the United Nations have done little to stop the missiles.
07:01Part 7. What the Joint Force Means
07:03The formation of a Joint Gulf military force is significant for several reasons.
07:091. Unified Command Structure
07:11Instead of six separate national militaries with different chains of command,
07:16the GCC countries will now have a Joint Command Post capable of coordinating real-time responses to Iranian attacks.
07:252. Shared Air Defense
07:27Iran's missile and drone attacks have shown the vulnerability of individual nations.
07:32A shared air defense network means that an attack on one Gulf country is an attack on all.
07:383. Collective Deterrence
07:41Iran may be willing to risk a conflict with a single Gulf state,
07:45but facing all six together with their combined military power and access to U.S. support is a far more
07:52daunting prospect.
07:534. Political Unity
07:55Beyond military coordination, the Joint Force represents a political statement.
08:00The Gulf countries are saying to Iran, to the United States, to Israel, and to the world, we stand together.
08:08Part 8. The Observer's Perspective
08:10Analysts watching the region have noted a dramatic shift.
08:14The Gulf states have moved from viewing Iran as a complex neighbor, sometimes rival, sometimes partner,
08:21to viewing it as a clear and present enemy.
08:25Iran has united the Gulf countries, one observer noted, not through diplomacy, not through cooperation,
08:32through missiles, through drones, through indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas and energy facilities.
08:39The irony is not lost on Tehran.
08:42By trying to show strength against the United States, Iran has alienated its neighbors.
08:47By launching attacks on Gulf soil, it has turned potential allies into confirmed enemies.
08:53Even if the United States does not launch missiles from the six Gulf Arab states,
08:59those states will still be severely damaged by Iranian missiles and heavy artillery.
09:04The Prince of Bahrain's message was clear.
09:07There must be loyalty and unity in the Gulf region.
09:10There is no room for neutrality when Iran is targeting your cities.
09:17The joint Gulf military force is still in its early stages.
09:22Command structures must be finalized.
09:24Rules of engagement must be agreed upon.
09:27Equipment and communication systems must be standardized.
09:31But the direction is clear.
09:33The Gulf countries are preparing for a future in which they cannot rely solely on the United States for their
09:39defense.
09:40They are building their own capacity to respond to Iranian aggression, with or without American support.
09:47Observers understand that when these countries create a common defense strategy
09:51and present themselves as a single military force in the region,
09:55it is done to respond to what they perceive as a clear threat.
09:58There will be a retaliatory attack by the Gulf countries if the United States and Israel start a second wave
10:05of aggression against Iran.
10:07The Gulf states are no longer bystanders in the conflict between Washington and Tehran.
10:13They are active participants, and they are preparing for the worst.
10:17Part 10. The Unanswered Question
10:20The formation of the joint force raises an important question.
10:24Is this the beginning of a permanent military alliance among the Gulf states?
10:28Or a temporary response to the immediate Iranian threat?
10:32The answer likely lies in Tehran's next move.
10:36If Iran continues its missile and drone attacks,
10:39the Gulf countries will have no choice but to deepen their military integration.
10:44If Iran pulls back and seeks a diplomatic resolution,
10:47the joint force may remain as a deterrent,
10:50a sword to be used only if necessary.
10:53For now, the six nations of the GCC have made their position clear.
10:58They are united, they are prepared, and they will defend themselves together.
11:03They are prepared, and they will defend themselves together.
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