Gulf allies grow frustrated with Trump over prolonged Iran war: US media

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Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf allies have grown increasingly frustrated with the Trump administration as the war with Iran drags on without a diplomatic resolution, reports The Washington Post.

Gulf officials said their frustration stemmed from the US and Israeli attack on Iran that began on Feb 28, which has disrupted regional stability through continued missile and drone strikes by Tehran and its proxies, said the report.

According to the report, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain have grown increasingly critical of the administration as the conflict continues without a clear resolution.

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