Published Jul 20, 2026, 10:00 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
Gulf states diversify partnerships due to perceived US failure to deter Iran
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The UAE, despite significant trade with Iran, experienced attacks from Iranian weapons, leading to a feeling that the US did not adequately deter Iran. This has prompted Gulf states to diversify their partnerships beyond the US, seeking economic and strategic benefits from countries like China, which offers an '80% solution at a 60% price'.