Iran: UAE Fail to Rally Saudi Arabia and Qatar for Military Response

The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, attempted to persuade Saudi Arabia and Qatar to join a military response against Iran following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on February 28, 2026. Despite Iranian strikes on infrastructure in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, both countries declined to participate in a coordinated action. Saudi Arabia opted for discreet strikes against Iran while supporting diplomatic efforts, while the UAE documented the damage caused by Iranian attacks for potential legal action.