Middle East
How massive US footprint in the Gulf became a bullseye overnight
The Iran war will certainly spur conversation over whether partners need or want these huge bases anymore
April 03, 2026
The Iran war will certainly spur conversation over whether partners need or want these huge bases anymore
Over the weekend, the conflict was escalated by attacks on water desalination plants in the Gulf region. This is huge.
Evidence that Washington can no longer dictate the order of enemies in the Middle East
Gulf Cooperation Council countries have seen their share of internal crises but regional instability tends to be a unifying force
Riyadh is among Gulf States expressing concern and even distancing themselves from Western attacks in Yemen
Critics say any Persian Gulf security agreement via executive order will not serve American interests
