Key Gulf Allies Say They Won’t Aid U.S. in an Iran Strike, Limiting Trump’s Options

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday ruled out the use of its airspace and territory for a potential U.S. attack on Iran, complicating the Trump administration’s options in response to Tehran’s violent crackdown against Iranian protesters.

The Saudi move follows a similar statement Monday by the United Arab Emirates’ foreign ministry.

The statements from the two Gulf states represent a foreign policy setback for the Trump administration as it seeks to ratchet up pressure on Tehran, which has defied Washington’s demand that it end uranium enrichment and end the suppression of protesters.

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4 hours ago, Alan Zweibel said:

Key Gulf Allies Say They Won’t Aid U.S. in an Iran Strike, Limiting Trump’s Options

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday ruled out the use of its airspace and territory for a potential U.S. attack on Iran, complicating the Trump administration’s options in response to Tehran’s violent crackdown against Iranian protesters.

The Saudi move follows a similar statement Monday by the United Arab Emirates’ foreign ministry.

The statements from the two Gulf states represent a foreign policy setback for the Trump administration as it seeks to ratchet up pressure on Tehran, which has defied Washington’s demand that it end uranium enrichment and end the suppression of protesters.

https://archive.ph/HGFYJ

There's a Sherlock Holmes story (Hound of the Baskervilles???) where the central clue turns out to be the fact that the dog didn't bark. Well, so far Donald Trump hasn't even barked the least little bit at Saudi Arabia or the UAE for refusing to enable attacks on Iran. Given that he is doing major business with the governments of both of these countries, should we even be surprised?