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Oman walks a tightrope amid Trump's threats to 'blow them up'
Middle East

Oman walks a tightrope amid Trump's threats to 'blow them up'

Leaders in Muscat are struggling to balance their role as a mediator with Washington's 'us-vs-them' approach

Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?
Middle East

Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?

Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction

These 100 former US lawmakers have become foreign lobbyists
Washington Politics

These 100 former US lawmakers have become foreign lobbyists

Many of them use their access to Washington to work for authoritarian states that want to influence our foreign policy

How massive US footprint in the Gulf became a bullseye overnight
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

Can Gulf states really stay out of war with Iran?
Middle East

Can Gulf states really stay out of war with Iran?

GCC countries have taken the brunt of the Iranian response, but they've remained on the sidelines — for now

Donald Trump
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Trump's window for face-saving exit may be closing now

Escalation is only putting him in a lose-lose situation, so negotiating is the only option. However, Iran's growing leverage could prevent an easy off-ramp.