Summary
Gulf countries are upset with the U.S. because they were not informed in advance about attacks on Iran by the U.S. and Israel. The Gulf countries feel ignored and are facing missile and drone strikes from Iran as retaliation. The U.S. struggles to defend against these attacks, and there is concern about the region's safety.
Key Facts
- Gulf countries say they were not told before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.
- Iran has hit the Gulf countries with drones and missiles in response to the attacks.
- Officials from the Gulf region feel the U.S. is more focused on protecting Israel and American troops.
- The stock of defensive weapons in some Gulf countries is running low.
- Some Gulf public figures blame Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for involving President Trump in the conflict.
- Since the war started, Iran has fired at least 380 missiles and over 1,480 drones at these countries.
- 13 people in the Gulf countries and six U.S. soldiers in Kuwait have died due to these attacks.
- U.S. Defence officials admit they are struggling to stop drone attacks on U.S. and Gulf targets.
