https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-torches-allies-as-iran-exposes-limits-of-hard-powerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-torches-allies-as-iran-exposes-limits-of-hard-powerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-torches-allies-as-iran-exposes-limits-of-hard-power#u45265Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:45:25 +0000Frustration grows among US Persian Gulf allies over Trump's handling of Iran. Gulf states are reevaluating priorities as Iran's influence expands. US allies in the region are concerned about Trump's hard power approach.Why it mattersThe tensions between the US and Iran have been escalating, causing concerns among US allies in the Persian Gulf region. The Gulf states are reassessing their priorities and relationships with the US and Iran. This development has significant implications for the Middle East's power dynamics.What is confirmedFrustration with Trump grows among U.S