"When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers." This African proverb eloquently expresses the current situation that GCC countries have come to face with the ongoing crisis between Iran and Western countries, particularly the United States.

Tension in the Arabian Gulf was aggravated by the new stage the Iranian nuclear program has entered, for during the last few weeks opposing threats between Iran and the international community ensued. Although the threats are not new, this time they are accompanied by significant developments.