Trump's refusal to return to war with Iran will 'cost him dearly', Saudi expert claims
A Saudi expert has claimed that Trump's refusal to engage in war with Iran could have significant repercussions for him. Mubarak Al-Etti noted that the US's diminishing influence has led Gulf States to disregard Trump's requests regarding the Abraham Accords. This situation reflects broader geopolitical shifts in the region.
- ▪Saudi analyst Mubarak Al-Etti commented on Trump's stance towards Iran.
- ▪He suggested that the US's decline has affected its influence in the Gulf.
- ▪Al-Etti indicated that Gulf States are not taking Trump's demands seriously.
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Trump's refusal to return to war with Iran will 'cost him dearly', says Saudi expertSaudi analyst Mubarak Al-Etti said that the US's decline on the international stage has prevented Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States from taking Trump's demands to join the Abraham Accords seriously.Follow us on GoogleUS President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman look at portraits at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" in the Colonnade at the White House in Washington, DC, November 18, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/EVELYN HOCKSTEIN)
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