Middle East
Gulf State Catch-22: Time to drop US as chief security guarantor?
To do so would rebuff Washington at a time when rebuilding and recalibrating in the wake of a shocking Iran War outcome is of the essence
July 06, 2026
To do so would rebuff Washington at a time when rebuilding and recalibrating in the wake of a shocking Iran War outcome is of the essence
A deal carries many risks, and Riyadh's interests already largely align with Washington's
