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

https://mins.news/en/video/50007

- euronews, 2026-09-08 15:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RQbaeghsTA

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

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