Frustration with Trump grows among US’s Persian Gulf allies
Frustration with Washington is growing in the Persian Gulf region, where US allies are increasingly concerned that President Donald Trump is unable to manage the diplomacy necessary to secure peace with Iran, Arab and Western officials say.
Friction is mounting among the United States' Persian Gulf allies toward President Donald Trump, who they believe lacks the diplomatic skills to secure peace with Iran. Frustrations are mounting, as the Gulf states grapple with ongoing threats from Iran and its proxies, and some are questioning whether the continued presence of large US military installations in their territory is beneficial.
The Gulf states continue to rely on the US for security and arms supplies, but some are exploring alternative security partnerships. A recent mutual defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan is viewed as a signal of intentions to diversify their security partnerships. Analysts suggest that while these dynamics are unlikely to significantly alter the region in the near term, some Gulf states are beginning to consider their options.
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