'Asset or liability?': Gulf's US security dependence under scrutiny as Iran lands blows

Following US military action against Iran, retaliatory Iranian attacks on Arab Gulf states are causing a re-evaluation of their security dependence on the United States. Gulf leaders are questioning the strategic benefit of being drawn into a full-scale war with Iran, which would devastate their infrastructure and economy. The conflict is shaking the foundations of the US-Gulf security partnership as the costs of war appear to outweigh the benefits of the American security umbrella. This situation has reportedly surprised the US administration, despite warnings from intelligence and regional rulers about the predictable consequences.