The Iran war tested the Gulf’s multipolar strategy, but it did not end it | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-09-09 00:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Asia, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, China, India, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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For several years, Gulf states have been widening the circle of their international partnerships. The logic was straightforward: keep the US as the principal security partner, while building deeper economic ties with China, India, Europe and the rest of Asia.
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