Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say - Reuters

"The Gulf states now face stark choices: to join the United States more openly in its war effort - allowing their skies and territory to be used and potentially participating in military operations - or risk further escalation on their own soil."

— Abdulaziz Sager , Academic

"If the strikes continue at this pace, and the Gulf cannot withstand a prolonged conflict, disruption to oil shipping lanes or closure of the Strait of Hormuz, it would be natural for other countries to step in, because global interests would be directly affected."

— Ebtesam Al-Ketbi , Academic

""The Gulf states now face stark choices: to join the United States more ​openly in its war effort - allowing their skies and territory to be used and potentially participating in military operations - or risk further escalation on their own soil.""

— Abdulaziz Sager , Academic

""If the strikes continue at this pace, and the Gulf cannot withstand a prolonged conflict, disruption to oil shipping lanes or closure of the Strait of Hormuz, it would be natural for other countries to step in, because global interests would be directly affected.""

— Ebtesam Al-Ketbi , Academic

"What has now been proven is that we — not the United States — are in the line of fire."

— Dr Ebtesam Al-Ketbi , Academic

"If Iran miscalculates and carries out an act of war against Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the conflict will change fundamentally."

— Mohammed Baharoon , Executive

"It is foolish of Iran to alienate the people nearest to it."

— Abdelkhaleq Abdulla , Academic