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
'We must be the leading country in the world with this capability,' says Israeli Defense Minister Katz
Leadership has spun, misled, and kept the populace in the dark through many wars during the country's 250-year history. This may be the worst.
The ambassador also says Washington will build a permanent embassy in Jerusalem
Whether the Trump admin is coordinating with Israel remains unclear to Tehran. But suspicions surrounding Marco Rubio run particularly deep.
Despite the world's frustration over its conduct, Tel Aviv is increasing market share and locking states into strategic relationships
