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The Persian Gulf countries are reconsidering their approaches to regional security following the military conflict between the US and Iran. According to CNN, uncertainty remains in the region regarding their future relations with Washington.
According to the TV channel, even before the signing of the memorandum between the US and Iran, a high-ranking diplomat from one of the Persian Gulf countries stated that the prospects for cooperation with the United States after the end of the war remain unclear.
The source noted that some states in the region have already begun to seek alternative sources for purchasing military products, paying particular attention to Turkey.
According to the diplomat, the Persian Gulf countries are increasingly considering a scenario in which the US role in ensuring regional security would be significantly reduced. He cited a non-aggression pact with Iran as one possible option. The diplomat emphasized that the conflict demonstrated Tehran's carefully prepared plan to attack the Persian Gulf states.
At the same time, countries in the region acknowledge that they currently have virtually no equivalent alternative to the United States as a key security partner. Furthermore, they assess that their ability to influence Iran is primarily limited to trade, investment, and economic cooperation.
CNN also recalls that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is touring the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait, seeking to reaffirm Washington's commitment to ensuring the security of its allies in the region.
At the same time, the channel notes, the memorandum signed between the US and Iran acknowledges Tehran's role in ensuring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but does not address Iran's missile program or the activities of Iranian-backed armed groups in the region. This, according to CNN, could raise additional questions and concerns among the Persian Gulf states.
