Trump’s harsh words about Saudi prince and the Strait of Hormuz
Former US President Donald Trump stated that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman should “kiss his ass,” and proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz in his honor as the “Trump Strait,” apologizing for initially calling it the Hormuz Strait.
According to anonymous Bloomberg sources, Gulf countries are increasingly distrustful of American security guarantees and disappointed in the US due to the conflict with Iran. They question both Trump’s war objectives and the wisdom of American military bases in their countries, which turn them into targets.
However, publicly the Gulf states refrain from voicing their displeasure, fearing to upset Trump. They also do not want to lose the support of the US military.
These developments highlight tensions between the US and Gulf states amid shifts in the regional geopolitical balance and underscore the risks to stability posed by the US military presence.
Going forward, further reassessment of alliances and possible shifts in US military strategy in the Middle East can be expected, potentially impacting regional security significantly.
