Governments around the Persian Gulf are bracing for the possibility of renewed U.S. strikes on Iran, NPR and The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, Nov. 2.
What they fear
According to the reporting, Gulf leaders worry that Iran would retaliate against airports, energy facilities, desalination plants, communications networks and U.S. bases in the region. The reports say Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have held security drills, and Saudi schools remain online amid Houthi attacks.
Diplomacy
Al-Monitor and Bloomberg reported that Gulf states oppose new strikes and are working through Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to pursue diplomacy, while preparing for a more destructive escalation if talks fail.
What this means
The reports describe the Gulf states as worried about a war they did not choose. Raw 100.5 will report on any official announcement from Washington.
Sources: NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Al-Monitor, Bloomberg