AhlulBayt News Agency: A prominent UAE international affairs analyst described the presence of US bases in the Persian Gulf countries as an “added burden” and called for their closure.
According to the “Arabi 21” news website, Abdulkhaleq Abdulla emphasized that the United Arab Emirates is capable of defending its own territory and no longer requires a US military presence on its soil.
“What the UAE needs today is just to purchase the best and most advanced weaponry. The time has come to consider closing US military bases in the region, as they are no longer a strategic asset,” the analyst added.
Following recent military developments and attacks in the Persian Gulf region, significant changes have occurred in the security and political dynamics of the region. The current approach of the regional states focuses on reducing reliance on powers from outside the region and strengthening regional diplomacy and relations with neighbors.
Furthermore, the people of these countries, having hosted foreign military presences for many years, are increasingly looking toward domestic capabilities and regional cooperation to establish long-term security.
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