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The American newspaper The Washington Post has revealed growing concern in both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates over the possibility that the United States may move toward a rapid agreement with Iran to end the ongoing conflict, without providing clear security guarantees to its Gulf allies.
According to the report, some Gulf countries support the principle of reaching an agreement to end military escalation. However, concerns center on the possibility that such an agreement could be rushed, leading to a U.S. withdrawal or reduction of its role in the region, and leaving Gulf states to face Iran directly.
Fears of a Security Vacuum
The newspaper noted that Riyadh and Abu Dhabi fear the consequences of any agreement that does not include binding security arrangements, especially in light of what sources describe as “Iran’s military readiness” and the possibility of targeting Gulf interests if the U.S. presence declines.
The report also pointed out that the presence of U.S. bases in the Gulf has been a key deterrent in recent years. Any change in this balance, however, could make the region more vulnerable to escalation.
Pressure Messages to Washington
Informed sources confirmed that the Saudi and Emirati leaderships have conveyed direct messages to the U.S. administration, calling for a decisive course in the current confrontation—either through military resolution or through an agreement that guarantees clear protection against potential Iranian threats.
Concerns Over Repeating a Previous Scenario
These concerns have revived memories of a previous agreement reached by Washington in the region, which was followed by a reduction in the U.S. military presence without achieving its declared objectives, raising questions about the extent of U.S. commitment to the security of its allies during times of crisis.
Amid these developments, the future of the balance of power in the Gulf remains dependent on the nature of the anticipated U.S. decision, as the region closely watches the outcome of any potential understandings with Tehran.
