06.03.2026 10:41
As the US-Israel and Iran war affects the Gulf, it has been claimed that Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait are considering withdrawing from some investment and cooperation agreements with the US due to increasing security and economic risks.
In a period where the war between the USA, Israel, and Iran continues to shake the region, a significant development is taking place in the Gulf countries.
It has been reported that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Kuwait are considering revisiting some investment and cooperation agreements made with the USA due to the economic and security pressures created by the war.
GULF ECONOMY ON ALERT
According to a report in the Financial Times, the US-Israel attacks on Iran and the subsequent retaliations have put serious pressure on Gulf economies. In particular, attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and threats to energy infrastructure are said to negatively affect oil shipments and tourism, while defense spending is also rapidly increasing.
TRADE AGREEMENTS AT RISK
The report stated that the countries in question are reevaluating some investment commitments and trade agreements made with the USA, and in some cases, even discussing the activation of "force majeure" clauses. It is known that Gulf countries manage some of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds and have pledged billions of dollars in investments to the USA in recent years.
WAR HAS MADE THE GULF A TARGET
It has been reported that following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Iran has carried out attacks targeting US bases and energy infrastructure in the Gulf as retaliation. Due to these attacks, many countries in the region are facing security threats, and some infrastructure facilities have been damaged.
CONCERNS IN WASHINGTON
The possibility of Gulf countries reviewing their investments and agreements is being closely monitored in Washington. These countries are significant players in the global energy market and also major investors in the US economy.
According to experts, while Gulf countries are trying to maintain their strategic relations with the USA, they are also attempting to diversify their economic and diplomatic options to avoid being caught in the midst of the growing war with Iran. It is noted that if the war prolongs, the alliance balances in the region may be reshaped.