SECURITYAL JAZEERA
Trump demands payment to protect Gulf nations from Iranian attacks
US President Donald Trump says the US should be paid by 'rich' oil-producing Gulf nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz and protect them from Iranian attacks. He argues that the Gulf nations should cover the costs of US security efforts in the region.
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