Security and Middle East analyst Yair Goldblatt assesses that Saudi Arabia was among the strongest Gulf supporters of efforts to topple the Iranian regime during the recent war, and pushed behind the scenes for continued conflict. Goldblatt argues this 'double game' — publicly denying involvement while enabling action — is now being exposed. This is analysis, not a confirmed event.
In a new analysis posted on Friday, security and Middle East analyst Yair Goldblatt stated that Saudi Arabia was one of the Gulf states that most strongly supported the overthrow of Iran's regime in the recent war, and that Riyadh actively pushed behind the scenes for this outcome. Goldblatt links this to what he describes as a 'double game' by Gulf states, who publicly deny allowing US or Israeli use of their territory for strikes on Iran while enabling it in practice. The analysis comes amid ongoing regional tensions following the military conflict. The Zioneer has previously reported on Goldblatt's assessments of Gulf states' dual approach toward Iran. The analysis is based on the analyst's own assessment and does not represent a confirmed event.
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- DevelopingMiddle East scholar Dr. Edy Cohen: Gulf states paid 'protection' to Iran to avoid war
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