The countries have long worried about being sucked into regional war as they juggle relations with Washington, their security guarantor, while seeking to improve ties with Tehran.

In a strong show of unity, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have condemned Iran’s recent missile attack on the State of Qatar. The strike, which targeted Al Udeid Air Base,

President Trump has indicated that the U.S. was given prior warning of the Iranian strike. U.S. and Qatari authorities said the missiles were intercepted.