Analysis: Iran war erodes US Gulf credibility

An analysis published by The National Interest argues the ongoing war with Iran has fundamentally damaged the United States' standing as a security guarantor in the Persian Gulf. The article states President Trump's inability to keep the Strait of Hormuz open safely has convinced Gulf countries the US is unreliable, causing them to pursue policies not aligned with Western interests. The prolonged conflict has also triggered serious social crises in these nations, with rising living costs, job insecurity for foreign workers, and fear of retaliatory attacks eroding internal stability. The analysis concludes that even if peace is achieved, global confidence in the region's security is permanently damaged, leaving Gulf states in a world where neither their wealth nor their US alliance ensures safety.