US-Iran War a Failure, Eroding Arab Trust in Washington, Expert Claims
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An expert claims the US-Israel war against Iran, started February 28, 2026, has eroded Arab trust in Washington and shifted regional power, citing a new Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Mohammad Farajallah blames Donald Trump for the conflict's handling and its negative consequences. Public support for the war in the US is declining, with 71% favoring its end, while Iran is seen as holding the global economy hostage. The expert also noted an alleged Israeli strike on Doha, Qatar, in September 2025, which he believes permanently changed the Middle East.
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- Expert Mohammad Farajallah states the US-Israel war against Iran has eroded Arab trust in Washington.
- The conflict, beginning February 28, 2026, has significantly altered the Middle East's power balance, according to Farajallah.
- Farajallah blames former President Donald Trump for initiating the war without full allied consultation.
- A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 71% of Americans support Congress ending the war with Iran.
- An alleged Israeli strike on Doha, Qatar, on September 9, 2025, is cited as a pivotal event.
- A new Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan is seen as a sign of shifting alliances.
An ongoing war between the United States and Israel against Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, has undermined Arab nations' trust in Washington and shifted the Middle East's power balance, according to Mohammad Farajallah, an expert on Ukrainian-Arab relations. Farajallah, who is also the chief editor of "Ukraine in Arabic," stated in an interview with Radio NV that security guarantees previously provided by the US, for which regional countries offered American bases, have "practically burned out."
Farajallah places the primary blame on former President Donald Trump, criticizing him for initiating the war without consulting allies and for not heeding all military advice. Instead of pressuring Iran, Trump allegedly moved closer to Iran's ally, Russia. The expert drew a parallel to the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, noting that Washington had previously united Arab nations, NATO, and the West. Farajallah identified Iran's and Houthi terrorists' strikes on oil fields and the blockade of vital economic arteries as a turning point.
He specifically cited an alleged Israeli strike on Doha, Qatar, on September 9, 2025, authorized by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as a moment that irrevocably altered the Middle East. Farajallah asserted that Iran "stood firm thanks to Trump's stupidity," viewing the unfinished conflict as a victory for terrorist groups. The world, he argued, sees Iran holding the global economy hostage while the US appears powerless.
Public support for the war within the US is also waning, with a Reuters/Ipsos poll indicating 71% of Americans favor Congress ending the conflict. Support for ending the war is particularly high among Democratic Party supporters (93%) and significant among Republicans (51%).
Meanwhile, Trump himself stated on November 9 that a resumption of military action against Iran was unlikely. He noted that Gulf states favor maintaining a naval blockade of Tehran and conducting an operation called "Iron Gate." The Mecca Agreement, which equates an armed attack on one signatory to an attack on all, mirrors NATO's Article 5. Following the alleged strike on Doha, the Prime Minister of Qatar condemned Israel's actions as state terrorism and called for Netanyahu to be held accountable. An analyst from Bahrain, Ahmed al-Kuzai, commented that trust in Tehran within the region is virtually nonexistent.
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