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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 11 MIN

Can US sell its Gulf allies on a fragile Iran agreement

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The Biden-Trump transitions and ongoing diplomatic efforts face steep skepticism from Gulf allies, as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates view the fragile Pakistan-mediated peace agreement as a strategic liability that leaves them exposed to Iranian aggression. Riyadh and Abu Dhabi point directly to the rapid resumption of Iranian drone strikes on commercial shipping—such as the recent attack on the Ever Lovely in the Strait of Hormuz—as proof that Tehran cannot be contained by paper agreements.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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