Iranian Strikes Dispel the Illusion of US Security Umbrella

"It was under this illusion that a large number of Gulf countries had agreed to not only buy very expensive American weapon platforms but also host American military bases in the region," he said.

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Almost all the Gulf states, including the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, that host American military bases or troops, have been... 06.03.2026, Sputnik International

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© AP Photo / Capt. Mahalia FrostIn this handout photo from the U.S. Air Force, an airman guides an F-16 Fighting Falcon during training at Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar in January 2022. File photo.© AP Photo / Capt. Mahalia Frost

© AP Photo / Capt. Mahalia FrostIn this handout photo from the U.S. Air Force, an airman guides an F-16 Fighting Falcon during training at Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar in January 2022. File photo.

In this handout photo from the U.S. Air Force, an airman guides an F-16 Fighting Falcon during training at Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar in January 2022. File photo.

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