The conflict has been with:
B. Persian gulf countries.
Step-by-step explanation:
The conflict had begun with eh US support of the effort of the Israelis in the war at that time that was vehemently opposed by the nations in the middle east.
They tried to coerce US but the nation stood adamant and laid on them some economic sanction after which the nations had been in conflict.
These conflicts have often been escalated to an uncomfortable and have led to many major wars in the region due to foreign involvement.