Gulf states tell Iran they are neutral in conflict with Israel: Report

Gulf Arab officials told their Iranian counterparts that they are neutral in the conflict between Iran and Israel, as they look to prevent spillover into their territories.

Reuters reported that ministers from Gulf Arab states delivered the message to Iran at a meeting of Asian nations hosted by Qatar, worried about potential Iranian attacks on their oil facilities. 

"The Gulf states think it's unlikely that Iran will strike their oil facilities, but the Iranians are dropping hints they might from unofficial sources. It's a tool the Iranians have against the US and the global economy," Ali Shihabi, a Saudi commentator close to the royal court, told Reuters.