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 perception that the US did not adequately deter Iran. This has spurred a need for Gulf states to diversify their partnerships beyond the US, including with China, which offers economically sensible solutions.