Gulf

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage The Gulf refers to the Persian Gulf region and its Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait. These countries sit at the geopolitical heart of the current escalation, as they are both targets of Iranian‑backed drone attacks and bear the brunt of economic pressures stemming from oil‑price volatility and sanctions. Their strategic location and energy‑export reliance make the Gulf a focal point in the broader Middle‑East tension narrative.