US EditionGulf allies complain US didn’t notify them of Iran attacks and ignored their warnings: AP
Gulf states say the US ignored their warnings before the Feb. 28 strike and left them vulnerable as Iran launched over 1,480 drones and 380 missiles in retaliation, officials said.
- On Feb. 28, Gulf officials said they received no advance notice of the U.S.-Israeli strike, leaving them unprepared and prompting criticism of the Trump administration.
- Since the start of the war, Iranian forces have targeted five Arab Gulf countries, with officials aware of their significant strike capabilities, but not certain Tehran would use them.
- The strikes have caused civilian and diplomatic casualties, including six U.S. soldiers killed in Kuwait when an Iranian drone hit an operations center in a civilian port, plus fires at the U.S. embassy in Riyadh and U.S. consulate in Dubai.
- Advisers warn Gulf states will shoulder the immediate costs as they face economic damage and instability, while the U.S. sought help from Ukraine to counter Shahed drones.
- Pentagon officials told lawmakers on Tuesday that they struggle to stop waves of Iranian drones, leaving some U.S. targets vulnerable while failing to explain the lack of preparedness.
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Europe SaysGulf allies disappointed U.S. didn't notify about Iran attacks and ignored their warnings, sources say
The Gulf countries have emerged as targets for Iran, well within the range of Iran's short-range missiles and filled with targets, including American troops, businesses, tourist locations and energy facilities.
Gulf allies criticize Trump administration for failing to notify them of Iran attacks: Report
The Donald Trump administration is facing frustration from Persian Gulf allies who say they were not given adequate warning before US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory drone and missile attacks across the region.
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Military TimesGulf allies complain US did not provide notice of Iran attacks and ignored warnings, sources say
Officials in Gulf countries complained the U.S. ignored their warnings that the war would have devastating consequences for the entire region.
Officials from Gulf countries told The Associated Press that their governments are disappointed with the way the U.S. government has handled the operation and that they have been left unprotected.
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