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General · 8 March 2026

Gulf States Consider Pulling Back from US Investment Deals Amid Iran War Economic Strain

Gulf States Consider Pulling Back from US Investment Deals Amid Iran War Economic Strain

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar are discussing whether to scale back or withdraw from certain contracts and future investment commitments with the United States. Energy revenues have fallen sharply, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a halt, and Iranian strikes have damaged tourism and aviation across the region. Gulf officials are reviewing whether force majeure clauses can be invoked to ease financial strain caused by the ongoing war.

Reported by Asian Mail / Financial Times · How we write briefs

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