'Pay $2.5 trillion to end war or...': Arabs trapped - Iran bombs Gulf, then US 'extorts' war money

Published on Mar 23, 2026 04:39 pm IST

As the Iran war intensifies, a shocking new claim suggests the United States may be demanding trillions from Gulf allies to fund or end the conflict. With missiles striking regional targets and oil flows disrupted, Gulf economies are already under immense pressure. Now, reports indicate Washington could be pushing allies to pay a massive price amid escalating war costs. From shrinking revenues to reassessing trillion-dollar investments, tensions are rising behind the scenes. Is this a financial ultimatum or a strategic pressure move? And how long can Gulf nations balance war fallout and global commitments?

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