Washington’s Middle East allies are bracing for what they fear could be “catastrophic” consequences if the United States moves militarily against Iran – a possibility US President Donald Trump again dangled this week by promising Iranian protesters that “help is on its way”.
Despite Trump’s vow of support, analysts warn that even a sustained US air campaign would be unlikely to unseat Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime.
The US president’s rhetoric has followed a now-familiar arc, echoing his...
Trump vs Iran: Gulf allies fear US ‘help’ may unleash chaos
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