Gulf States Caught Between Escalating US-Iran Conflict

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The US-Iran interim accord is "over," leading to US bombings in Iran and Iranian retaliation on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.
Gulf countries, hosting major US bases and relying on oil exports, face escalating tensions, economic risks, and internal challenges as they navigate the renewed conflict.

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The US-Iran interim accord is "over," leading to US bombings in Iran and Iranian retaliation on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Gulf countries, hosting major US bases and relying on oil exports, face escalating tensions, economic risks, and internal challenges as they navigate the renewed conflict.

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