Elsewhere in the Middle East, tensions are rising following revelations that Arab states have discussed strikes on Iran with the US, amid rising concerns of Iran's nuclear ambitions; Arab and Israeli politicians sleep in the same bed; and other anecdotes on friction between the brotherly neighbours, who make up the Arab world. 
Kwingine katika Mashariki ya Kati, hali ya msuguano inaendelea kukua kufuatia kuwekwa wazi kuwa nchi za Kiarabu zimejadili mashambulizi ya pamoja na Marekani dhidi ya Irani, wakati ambapo kuna wasiwasi unaoongezeka kuhusu nia ya Irani ya kuwa na nguvu za nyuklia; wanasiasa wa Kiarabu na Kiisraeli wanalala kitanda kimoja; kadhalika simulizi mbalimbali za misuguano kati ya majirani ndugu, ambao wanaunda ulimwengu wa nchi za Kiarabu.