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Months of war fundamentally change Iran-Gulf ties
Key takeaways
- The conflict in the Middle East has altered the strategic landscape between Tehran and Gulf states.
- Up until a ceasefire in April, Iran repeatedly fired on US military installations along with civilian and energy infrastructure in Gulf states.
- In the aftermath of the conflict, Gulf states are looking at Iran in a new light, while at the same time, confidence in the US security umbrella in the region is waning.
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The conflict in the Middle East has altered the strategic landscape between Tehran and Gulf states. Trust is lacking, but at the same time, both sides recognize that they remain dependent on one another.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Fi Gv Smoke rises near Dubai International Airport after an Iranian drone strike in March Image: AFPAdvertisement There is relief in the Gulf as the conflict between the US and Iran has entered a negotiation phase following nearly four months of fighting.
Up until a ceasefire in April, Iran repeatedly fired on US military installations along with civilian and energy infrastructure in Gulf states.
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