# Qatar and UAE say Gulf security cannot rely on the US alone

https://mins.news/en/item/49850

- euronews, 2026-09-08 14:11 UTC
- World
- Original: http://www.euronews.com/2026/09/08/qatar-and-uae-say-gulf-cannot-rely-on-us-alone-for-regions-security

> Qatar and the UAE are calling for stronger Gulf defences, saying US security protection is no longer sufficient. Officials said rebuilding trust with Iran would be difficult and that their economies cannot be held hostage by Tehran.

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