U.S. Allies Are Dissatisfied with Trump's Policy Toward Iran — The Washington Post
Disappointment with Donald Trump’s policy toward Iran is growing among the Gulf states. Arab and Western officials note that U.S. allies are increasingly doubting Washington’s ability to conduct effective diplomacy and achieve a lasting peace with Tehran.
This is reported by The Washington Post.
The publication notes that in recent weeks, Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran but then backed down from his threats, citing progress in negotiations.
According to sources, after several months of conflict and ongoing attacks by Iran and its proxies, the governments of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain are now united in their dissatisfaction with the Trump administration.
Some have begun to question the wisdom of continuing to host major U.S. military installations on their territory.
“Trump started this war, and we’re paying the price,” said one Gulf official, adding that anger toward the U.S. has reached its peak.
The Gulf states continue to rely on Washington as a close security partner and a major arms supplier. It is also noted that Qatar and Bahrain host major U.S. bases. However, this dissatisfaction is prompting some states to consider new options.
According to a high-ranking European official, the mutual defense agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan last week served as a “signal to the U.S.”
“The agreement shows that three powerful Muslim states are trying to diversify their partnerships in the areas of security and defense. In their view, the U.S. is not enough,” said the official, who is in regular contact with the leaders of the Gulf states.
At the same time, a White House representative told the publication that Trump has “excellent relations with all of our partners in the Gulf.”
“The United States has maintained regular contact with all of our regional allies even before the start of Operation ‘Epic Fury.’ As a result of Iran’s terrorist actions, it has become more isolated than ever before,” the official said, according to The Washington Post.
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