'Punish Iran': Saudi Arabia and UAE inch closer to supporting US-Israeli war

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are shifting their stance to support a potential US-Israeli war against Iran in response to escalating attacks. The kingdom has granted the US expanded access to King Fahd Air Base in Taif, which is farther from Iranian drones and a critical logistics hub. This decision underscores a change in Riyadh's attitude towards punishing Iran for its strikes in the region. The UAE has also signaled its preparedness for a long-term conflict, telling the US it is ready for a war lasting up to nine months.