Gulf States Reassess Ties as US Exit from Iran War Looms
TL;DR
With Washington stepping back from the Iran conflict, Gulf countries hosting US bases face pressure to rethink their alignment as Iran’s strikes underscored security risks. Some Gulf states may deepen ties with the US, while others seek to balance with Beijing; Iran’s missiles and drones remain a significant regional threat. Nuclear talks look unlikely to mirror the 2015 deal, and despite strains elsewhere, US-India cooperation endures beyond leadership changes.
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