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‘Worst nightmare’: anger and frustration as Gulf states bear brunt of war they did not start
- The Gulf states bear the brunt of a war they did not start, amid threats to regional security and economies.
- The Strait of Hormuz closure worsens regional trade, with ships stuck and oil exports under pressure.
- Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah report disrupted port activity as gulf tensions escalate.
- Gulf states say Iran’s counter-strikes include drones and missiles targeting airports, bases, and ports.
- Experts note Gulf leaders wanted negotiations with the US but view the war as a betrayal of diplomacy.
- Analysts say the conflict exposes the gulf’s fragile security guarantees and the search for strategic autonomy.
- Oman's foreign minister condemns the US-Israel strikes as illegal under international law.
- Oil and gas markets feel the impact as Gulf economies depend on exports via the strait.
- Gulf leaders seek diversifying security partners while facing limited alternatives to the US.
- The report emphasizes the human impact, from canceled tourism to lost jobs and livelihoods.
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