Anger at Trump in the Gulf: 'The Iranians are playing him'

A Saudi source close to the government sharply criticized Trump, claiming the Iranians are 'playing him' and there is no trust in his policies. Kuwait denied a report of a joint attack with Bahrain on Iran. A commentator from Bahrain said Gulf states are capable of attacking but choose peaceful means.

A Saudi source close to the government in Riyadh sharply criticized US President Trump in a conversation with N12, claiming the Iranians are 'playing him' and there is no trust in his policies. According to him, no one understands Trump's working method, and the contradictory messages from Washington create frustration and confusion. The source emphasized that the Iranians are pulling Trump back and forth, and that there is a need for a clear state of war or peace. Kuwait denied a Wall Street Journal report of a joint attack with Bahrain on Iran earlier this month, claiming they did not participate in any military action against Iran. A commentator from Bahrain, Ahmed al-Qozai, told N12 that Gulf states are capable of attacking but choose peaceful means, and that there is concern that the US will reach an agreement with Iran and leave the Gulf states alone facing the Iranian problem.

Anger at Trump in the Gulf: 'The Iranians are playing him'