The latest clashes involving the US, Israel, and Iran go beyond just another round of Middle East fighting. They shine a harsh light on how shaky the region’s security setup really is — and force Arab leaders to question long-held beliefs they’ve leaned on for years. For a long time, many Arab states bet heavily on one idea: stay close to Washington, buy lots of Western weapons, and quietly work with Israel. That was supposed to bring lasting calm. After the Abraham Accords, this mix got sold as a bold new path to peace. But honestly, it felt more like a coalition built to box in Iran than true reconciliation. Now this war is showing the cracks in that plan. [...]
