'Arab countries limit US raid capacity on Iranian allies' - Politico. The objective would be to seek a point of balance, helping the American ally but avoiding the wrath of Tehran and the anger of their fellow citizens towards Israel.
The United States has long deployed thousands of troops at facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and elsewhere in the Middle East. The role of Arab countries in supporting U.S. military activities has come under intense scrutiny since war broke out between Israel and Hamas in October.