How the Iran War Is Reshaping Saudi Strategy — From Hormuz and Houthis to the UAE’s OPEC Exit Executive Overview The evolving Iran conflict has moved beyond episodic geopolitical tension into a systemic force reshaping the Gulf’s economic architecture. What was once a relatively predictable ecosystem—anchored by coordinated oil policy, stable shipping routes, and aligned regional interests—is now entering a phase of strategic fragmentation and capital reallocation.Saudi Arabi