Middle East
Why Arab states are terrified of US war with Iran
They see the military build-up and know that bombing and regime change can have consequences, especially geopolitical ones
February 21, 2026
They see the military build-up and know that bombing and regime change can have consequences, especially geopolitical ones
Some early Trump supporters are railing against this latest potential war, but are they being heard?
The deal Trump wants is a no-go for Tehran, which is resigned to retaliating if bombed again, limited or otherwise
'Strikes could occur any time now,' say experts who explain what mid-air refuelers mean for sustained operations
Trump withdrew his support for giving the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a Truth Social post
American public opinion is largely against a new war with Tehran. If that isn't staying the president's hand, it should.
