Ongoing Middle East Escalation Between Iran, US, and Gulf States

Rob Geist Pinfold, a lecturer in International Security at King’s College London, discusses rising tensions between Iran, the UAE, and the US, and the uncert...

Ongoing Middle East Escalation Between Iran, US, and Gulf States
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33.4K views • May 8, 2026
Ongoing Middle East Escalation Between Iran, US, and Gulf States

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Rob Geist Pinfold, a lecturer in International Security at King’s College London, discusses rising tensions between Iran, the UAE, and the US, and the uncertainty over regional alliances and recent attacks.

Despite ongoing diplomacy, continued conflicts in Lebanon, Gaza, and the Gulf keep the region unstable and increase the risk of further escalation.

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