U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Iran’s strikes on neighboring countries have inadvertently drawn Gulf states closer to the U.S., strengthening regional alliances. Countries like the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are now cooperating more with Washington, which is set to increase military operations against Iran. Hegseth emphasized that Iran’s actions have clarified the conflict rather than expanding it, as regional leaders condemned Iran’s missile strikes while supporting U.S. military responses.
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