You brought this up very casually, yet there is a significant element of truth to it. The GCC monarchies never anticipated that Iran would launch attacks against them in such a manner, compelling them to halt energy production. They are likely to align with the US again and reconstruct every military facility that Iran has damaged, unless they truly believe there is a risk of being involuntarily 'absorbed' by Iran. I am not suggesting that I would invade them if I were in Iran's position, but this threat is quite terrifying for many countries in the Gulf. Propaganda remains a powerful instrument, and currently, it is evident that Iran is not just hot air. From a purely strategic standpoint, I would openly consider discussing this possibility on Iranian television. You can scare nations straight.