Trump has turned on Britain’s key ally in the Middle East
13 June 2026
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US and the Middle East
Oman is defined by three things: strategic neutrality – which is what the Americans are questioning – strategic patience and strategic consistency,” says Mr Blake. “They’ve been doing this for a long time, and they are used to weathering criticism...I don’t think they are particularly happy about being threatened with bombs, but I don’t think it will change their approach at all.”

