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The war strains Gulf alliances

The U.S. needs buy-in from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and others in a conflict that risks the countries’ infrastructure and assets.
Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, on Tuesday.Kyodo via Reuters Connect

The protracted war against Iran appears to be wearing on the United States’ alliances in the Persian Gulf.

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