'Funding peace or war?': UAE billionaire slams Trump for dragging Gulf into Iran war

UAE billionaire Khalaf al-Habtoor has publicly accused US President Donald Trump of dragging the Gulf region into an unwanted war with Iran. In a letter on X, Habtoor questioned Trump's authority and whether the decision was influenced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This public censure is notable because Habtoor is close to UAE ruling circles and had previously embraced the Trump-brokered Abraham Accords, even pursuing business deals with Israeli companies. The billionaire's questions underscore a feeling of abandonment among Gulf leaders who feel exposed to danger by the conflict.