Iran war pushes Gulf states towards more assertive defence and deterrence posture | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-05-19 22:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, World News, War & Conflict
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The Iran war and Tehran’s attacks on its neighbours have pushed most parts of the Gulf towards a more assertive defence posture in dealing with the Islamic republic, after years of prioritising engagement.
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