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Fiscal pressure from Iran War clouds Gulf States’ US spending plans

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Gulf nations may prioritise domestic investments over US commitments amid economic pressures, says new report.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:34:25 UTC.

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