Opinion: It is not in the Gulf Arab states' interest to stay the course with the current U.S. Iran policy, write former Pentagon officials Bilal Y. Saab and Michael P. Mulroy. Following this path could lead them to war.
The Gulf Arab partners cannot live with such an outcome, because the United States remains their ultimate protector despite their recent concerns about its commitment to their security.These concerns have likely intensified with the recent passage of the Iran war powers resolution, which specifically called for the termination of the use of force against Iran unless explicitly authorized by Congress.
They need it, because it is not in their interest to stay the course with the current U.S. Iran policy. Following this path could lead them to war, from which they stand to lose a great deal. But the Gulf Arab states also have to plan for a possible change in U.S. administration. The longer they take part in the current"maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, the rockier the road will be for them if the Democrats win in November.
This is what has been sorely missing in Washington's Iran strategy all along — diplomacy that is crafted with the Gulf Arab states. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or nuclear deal, of the previous administration was planned in Washington, with limited to no input from the Gulf Arab partners. A new strategy need not take the form of a joint overture to Iran, but should at least include effective coordination between the Gulf Arab and U.S.
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