Discontent is growing among Gulf allies toward the United States over concerns that President Donald Trump has failed to bring a diplomatic end to the prolonged war with Iran. Anadolu reported the information, citing US media.
Speaking to The Washington Post on condition of anonymity, a Gulf official said: “Trump started this war, and we’re paying the price.” He added that anger toward the United States has reached its highest level since the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran in February.
Citing Arab and Western officials, the paper reported that after months of conflict and continued missile and drone attacks by Iran and its allied forces, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have become increasingly critical of the Trump administration.
According to the report, some Gulf states have already begun questioning the rationale for hosting US military installations on their territory.
However, a Western diplomat in the region cautioned that these developments do not indicate any significant shift in overall attitudes toward the United States. He said these countries were never particularly enthusiastic about hosting US forces even before the war with Iran.
The diplomat said: “It was something of a necessary evil. And now its necessity is being questioned.”
This unease comes at a time when Trump has spoken of progress in diplomatic talks while also threatening tougher measures against Iran, only to later step back from those threats — even as Washington and Tehran have yet to reach any final agreement to end the conflict.
A White House official, meanwhile, rejected this assessment, saying Washington has maintained regular contact with its regional allies since the conflict began, and that Trump enjoys an excellent relationship with all Gulf partners.
Gulf states have taken varying positions on the conflict, with some initially viewing the prospect of a quick US victory over Iran as potentially beneficial. However, officials say concern is growing as the war continues without a clear resolution.
Despite rising tensions, Gulf countries remain dependent on Washington for security assistance, including military equipment, ammunition, and intelligence.
For the past three months, Iran and Oman have been discussing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying full restoration of security and normal commercial shipping depends on an end to US military activity.
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