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Can Iran rebuild trust with its Gulf neighbors?
Key takeaways
- Mutual suspicion between Iran and Persian Gulf countries is poised to affect regional stability, growth and cooperation years into the future.
- On Monday, Kuwait said its air defenses were fending off a missile and drone barrage after the US said it had targeted radar and drone sites in southern Iran.
- Due to their close proximity to Iran, and alignment with Washington, the economy and infrastructure of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are especially vulnerable when fighting escalates.
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Mutual suspicion between Iran and Persian Gulf countries is poised to affect regional stability, growth and cooperation years into the future.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Eff RSmoke rises from the Fujairah oil facility in the UAE after an Iranian strike in March Image: AFPAdvertisement Since the beginning of the Iran war, Gulf countries have absorbed thousands of Iranian missile and drones, with Tehran taking aim at targets including US military bases and civilian energy infrastructure.
On Monday, Kuwait said its air defenses were fending off a missile and drone barrage after the US said it had targeted radar and drone sites in southern Iran.
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