Gulf Nations Face New Reality, Whether Cease-Fire Holds or Not

The New York Times | April 8, 2026, 6:25 a.m. | Original
The countries will have to re-evaluate their relationships with Israel, Iran and the United States after a war that has exposed their vulnerability.
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