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strikeAug 16, 2026

Gulf allies growing frustrated with US over prolonged Iran war: Report

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Discontent with the US is growing among its Gulf allies amid concerns that President Donald Trump has been unable to secure a diplomatic end to the prolonged war with Iran, according to US media, Anadolu reports.

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  • Mehdi EditorBy Mehdi Editor

    Discontent with the US is growing among its Gulf allies amid concerns that President Donald Trump has been unable to secure a diplomatic end to the prolonged war with Iran, according to US media, Anadolu reports. “Trump started this war, and we are paying the price,” a Gulf offic…

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