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strikeAug 16, 2026

Is Trump losing the Gulf? Why Saudi Arabia and US allies are rethinking Washington

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As the US-Iran war continues for over five months without an end in sight, there is more to the ongoing crisis beyond the oil prices and energy supply.

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  • Express Global DeskBy Express Global Desk

    As the US-Iran war continues for over five months without an end in sight, there is more to the ongoing crisis beyond the oil prices and energy supply. At least five West Asian nations have grown increasingly frustrated over US inability to stop the war even as US President Donal…

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