Trump vs Iran: Gulf allies fear US ‘help’ may unleash chaos
Written by stingfm on January 14, 2026
Washington’s Middle East allies are bracing for what they fear could be “catastrophic” consequences if the United States moves militarily against Iran – a possibility US President Donald Trump again dangled this week by promising Iranian protesters that “help is on its way”.
Despite Trump’s vow of support, analysts warn that even a sustained US air campaign would be unlikely to unseat Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime.
The US president’s rhetoric has followed a now-familiar arc, echoing his…
Despite Trump’s vow of support, analysts warn that even a sustained US air campaign would be unlikely to unseat Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime.
The US president’s rhetoric has followed a now-familiar arc, echoing his…
