Gulf Nations May Betray Trump Amid Iran Tensions; Saudi Refuses Airspace

• Saudi Arabia has denied the US permission to use its airspace for potential military action against Iran, despite close ties between Trump and MBS.
• Other Gulf countries like Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, UAE, and Bahrain might also refuse to allow their territories to be used as launchpads for US attacks.
• Allies fear Iran's retaliation, which could target US airbases across the Middle East, leading to significant losses for host nations.
• Concerns exist that a US-Iran conflict could destabilize the entire Middle East, impacting economy and trade.
• Gulf nations also worry that removing Khamenei could empower Israel excessively, creating new regional threats.

Why It Matters: Trump faces potential betrayal from Gulf allies, who fear regional destabilization and Israeli dominance from Iran conflict.