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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have told U.S. officials they will not permit American forces to use their airspace for any military action against Iran, a decision that significantly constrains Washington’s operational flexibility in the region.
The move complicates planning for airstrikes or rapid deployments, forcing U.S. military planners to consider longer routes, alternative basing, or reliance on naval aviation. Analysts say the denial reflects Gulf states’ desire to avoid being drawn directly into a wider conflict, even as they maintain security partnerships with Washington.
For President Donald Trump, the development narrows the menu of options at a moment of heightened tension with Tehran. While diplomacy remains possible, the airspace decision underscores how regional partners can quietly shape outcomes by limiting access rather than issuing public rebukes.
The episode highlights a broader reality of Middle East geopolitics: alignment with the United States does not always translate into carte blanche for military action, especially when escalation risks spillover at home.