Gulf Allies Frustrated as US-Israeli War on Iran Disrupts Region for Two Months

Trump's Iran war has shattered the Gulf security architecture.

“At breakneck speed, America, Israel, and Iran are sliding from the brink of the abyss into the same abyss, in a war that has crossed the line of reason and is headed toward catastrophic scenarios whose outcomes cannot be predicted, causing the entire world—not just the Middle East—to hold its breath”

Al-Nahar

Gulf allies quietly urged Washington to avoid a full-scale assault.

Al-Nahar

The U.S.-Israeli campaign began without a clearly defined political endgame.

U.S. bases meant to deter Iran became priority targets.

Iran framed strikes on these facilities as retaliation against Washington.

Asianet Newsable

Nearby civilian infrastructure also suffered severe damage.

The war has inflicted widespread economic disruption across the Gulf.

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Augusta Free Press

Allies began questioning Washington's judgment.

Iranian missiles and drones hit oil facilities, ports, and power plants.

Only 27% of Americans approved the strikes while 43% disapproved.

The Israeli public opposition grew.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The most intense debate has shifted to the Gulf and global actors.