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UAE advisor: US bases a burden

A senior advisor to the UAE president says American military bases are a burden and the UAE should consider closing them.

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Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a prominent analyst and advisor to the President of the UAE, has stated it is time to consider closing American military bases in the country, calling them a burden rather than a strategic asset. He argued the UAE no longer needs American protection, citing its proven ability to defend itself during recent Iranian aggression. The comments reflect a significant shift in rhetoric from a key Gulf ally, emphasizing a desire for autonomy while still seeking access to advanced U.S. weaponry.
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