Gulf states fear US attack on Iran spoils chance at 'concessions' from weakened Islamic Republic

Gulf states are discreetly trying to capitalize on Iran's perceived weakness, stemming from military setbacks and domestic economic problems. They are using diplomatic leverage to gain quiet concessions, as exemplified by a Saudi arms deal with Sudan conditioned on dropping Iranian drones. However, these states fear a potential US military attack on Iran could spoil their opportunity and destabilize the region. An American strike might provoke a direct conflict or lead to a hardline IRGC coup, which is seen as a worse outcome than the current clerical rule.