Gulf leaders met in Jeddah for their first in-person summit since the Iran war began, led by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The meeting aimed to project unity and discuss regional security amid Iranian attacks, but fell short of concrete measures. While gestures of warmth were evident, underlying fractures in Gulf unity were highlighted, particularly with the UAE's criticism of the GCC's response and Oman's absence. The summit emphasized diplomacy and coordination, but also revealed challenges in balancing ties with the US and managing relations with Iran.