A report quoting a Gulf source says President Donald Trump 'started the war' with Iran and Gulf states are 'paying the price,' reflecting deepening frustration with US policy across the region.
The Zioneer reported earlier this evening on a Washington Post article detailing widespread frustration among Gulf states with President Trump's handling of the conflict with Iran. The article quoted a senior Gulf official saying Trump 'started the war and we are paying the price,' and noted that some Gulf countries were reassessing the value of hosting US military bases. A follow-up post on The Zioneer's channel reiterates that this frustration is growing, centering the same quote.
4 developments
- DevelopingReport: Saudi Arabia distances from US, Iran races ahead, Trump meeting in doubt
- DevelopingTrump reportedly furious after Saudi agreement announced without his knowledge
- DevelopingSaudi and Bahraini commentators say Trump's Iran handling strengthens Tehran's narrative
- StrongAnalysis suggests Trump's deal remarks may be driven by Saudi consent, criticism, or congressional needs
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