Why is Iran striking targets across the Gulf? | Fmr. White House National Security Official

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In this clip from The Burn Bag, former NSC Senior Director Javed Ali explains why Tehran may be deliberately expanding the conflict beyond Israel — and how attacks on Gulf states like the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain could be aimed at pressuring Washington through regional partners. As the U.S.–Israel–Iran crisis intensifies, the risk of wider regional spillover is rising fast. 🎧 Watch the full episode. #Iran #MiddleEast #Gulf #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics