The attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait have put the US-Iran deal under stress | The National

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The agreement should be seen as a political truce — It aims to halt escalation but may struggle with ongoing tensions.
Gulf capitals are wary of the deal's fragility — They fear their security and economic interests could still be compromised if relations between US and Iran deteriorate.

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The attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait have put the US-Iran deal under stress | The National

The US-Iran framework agreement should not be mistaken for the end of a long conflict or for a settled regional security arrangement. It is better understood as a political truce: an attempt to halt the slide towards a wider war and create space for something more durable.

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