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The United States and the UAE are linked through military conflict and strategic alliances, as evidenced by Iran's retaliatory missile strikes on U.S. bases located within the UAE [1] and the broader regional conflict involving both nations [2]. Furthermore, the UAE has historically sought security guarantees from the United States [3], and both countries serve as nodes in international procurement networks used by militant groups [4].
Facts (1)
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates utilized increased oil revenues during the Arab Spring to enhance their military capabilities, seek protection guarantees from the United States, and diversify their alliances.