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Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Targeted Countries’ Dependence on U.S.

The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.

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A mural in Tehran, seen on Monday.
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How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs

As the Iran war drags on, Oman — a U.S. ally and mediator with Iran — has found itself at odds with the Trump administration and some of its own neighbors.

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Fishing in Muscat, Oman, in February, before the war between the United States, Israel and Iran started.
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