Arab allies restricting US action against Iran-backed militants, Politico reports

According to the American publication Politico, the United Arab Emirates and other Arab nations are blocking the United States from using military bases on their soil to target pro-Iranian militants.

Thousands of American troops are stationed in these Arab countries, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman.

The citizens of these nations, as per the publication, sympathize with the Palestinians and strongly oppose American support for Israel.

Additionally, America's Middle Eastern allies are concerned about potential retaliation from Iran as they strive for diplomatic engagement with the Iranian regime.

Meanwhile, the United States views its actions as self-defense in response to attacks from bases in Syria and Iraq and as safeguarding the interests of the international community in operations against the Houthis.