Published August 8, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET · Updated August 9, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
What a post-American Middle East might look like
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Commentary examines what a post-American Middle East might look like amid shifting regional dynamics. Iran has made new demands regarding a strategic strait, and the UAE reported a ship was targeted in the region.
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