SECURITYJul 14 · 00:30 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEMera Aladam

Trumps says he wants Gulf states to reimburse US for 'protection'

US President Donald Trump stated that Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait, should reimburse the US for protecting the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that the US spends money on this protection and expects repayment.

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