Gulf states are skeptical that the United States can manage the escalation it initiates, deter retaliation against Gulf partners, or take responsibility for the aftermath of a crisis.

Authors

• Person: Bader Al-Saif, Sanam Vakil Organization: War on the Rocks
  Iran and the Gulf: Why Hedging Is No Longer Enough

Sources

• Iran and the Gulf: Why Hedging Is No Longer Enough warontherocks.com Bader Al-Saif, Sanam Vakil · War on the Rocks via serper

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• U.S. location
• Gulf states concept