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Gulf States Demand US 'Defang' Iran After Relentless Strikes, Hormuz Blockade

Mourners in the city of Qom attend the funeral of those killed in the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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News18•18-03-2026, 18:37

Gulf States Demand US 'Defang' Iran After Relentless Strikes, Hormuz Blockade

•UAE and other Gulf states view Iran as an existential enemy due to relentless strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruption.
•Over 2,000 drones and missiles fired at UAE since February 28, targeting civilian infrastructure, killing six and injuring 157.
•UAE Minister Sultan al-Jaber states attacks are on a peaceful nation, not a military exchange, and calls for diplomacy.
•Gulf states, though refraining from open retaliation, demand a long-term political settlement addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and regional proxies.
•Disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade route, is deemed "global economic warfare" by al-Jaber, threatening inflation and economic slowdowns worldwide.

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