The allies look at recent US leadership in the region and are increasingly doubtful of US resolve to enforce an Iran nuclear deal in the face of violations. One country being turned to: Russia.
Washington — The Iran nuclear deal is shaking up America’s traditional partnerships in the Middle East.
The framework agreement on Iran’s nuclear program is not yet a signed document with agreed-upon implementation measures. But already, it is seen to be accelerating a trend among some of America’s closest allies in the region to hedge their bets on the United States and look elsewhere for security partnerships – including Russia.
Such allies look at recent US leadership in the region, especially its handling of the Syria conflict, and are increasingly doubtful of US resolve to enforce an Iran deal in the face of violations. The deal has also raised concerns, in particular among the region’s Sunni Arab powers, that the US once again sees Iran as a potential Shiite balancing power and even preferred partner in the region – the way it was pre-Islamic revolution, under the shah.
WNU Editor: After years of war the U.S. public has grown weary of Middle Eastern conflicts .... and the White House is reflecting this sentiment. Naturally .... America's allies in the region are not comfortable with this shift, and definitely not with U.S. attempts to find a rapprochement with Iran.
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