Mistaking wealth for power, the UAE has overextended into regional wars and Israeli alignment while ignoring its tiny citizenry, exposed infrastructure, and foreign-dependent military – classic vulnerabilities that historically precede catastrophic collapse.

Iran's UN envoy has called on the Security Council to hold several Persian Gulf Arab states and Jordan accountable for assisting the US and Israel in their aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Firm warnings against any new aggression, active diplomatic engagements, increased Strait of Hormuz transit, and new regional and security developments marked Wednesday.

A senior adviser to Iran’s Leader warns the country’s restraint would wear thin if Arab countries keep serving the US.

From underground missile cities to fast attack craft, Iran has assembled a diverse anti-ship missile arsenal, altering the Persian Gulf’s balance of power through layered cruise missiles, hypersonic ballistic missiles, and swarm tactics.

Iran's diplomatic tour, led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, emphasized Iran's firm stance on its nuclear program and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Persian Gulf tensions and the US-Israeli war on Iran may dominate BRICS talks in India.