Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war

Core point

Saudi Arabia is facing a difficult dilemma regarding its involvement in the conflict between the US and Iran. The Kingdom has been attacked from multiple fronts, prompting it to conduct joint strikes with the US against Iranian proxy militias in Iraq. The conflict has seen Iran and its allies, including the Houthis and Popular Mobilisation Forces, on one side, while the US and its allies, including Gulf Arab states, are on the other. Saudi Arabia's long-term goals, such as Vision 2030, may be jeopardized if it becomes embroiled in a full-scale conflict.