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As a result of Iran war, Gulf states 'diversifying defensively'

As a result of Iran war, Gulf states 'diversifying defensively'

By France 24 Eng|June 18, 2026|2 min read

As the Strait of Hormuz reopens and talks between the US and Iran start up again, how are Gulf states emerging from the Middle East war? Previously thought of as the safe haven of the Middle East, the surprise US-Israeli attack on Iran has left them reeling, and triggered a search to diversify defensively. FRANCE 24's Angela Diffley explains.

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