2026.03.19 11:30 GMT+8

Is hosting US bases now a liability for Gulf states?

Updated 2026.03.19 11:30 GMT+8
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Since the US and Israel launched their joint offensive on February 28, Iran has responded by hitting American bases in Gulf countries. New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a March 12 statement that all US bases in the Middle East should shut or face attack. Caught in the crossfire, how will this reshape the Gulf Cooperation Council's security and alliances? Analyst Trita Parsi weighs in.

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