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,

Iran has fired about 10 missiles at the US military's Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The attack has caused panic across the Middle East. Even though the target was in Qatar, warning sirens were heard in nine different countries.