Amid rising tensions with Iran, Gulf nations are rapidly increasing weapons purchases from the United States. Washington has approved a massive $25.8 billion arms package for Middle East allies, including hundreds of air-defence interceptors and advanced military systems.

However, reports suggest the U.S. itself may be facing pressure on its weapons stockpiles as regional conflicts intensify. With concerns growing over missile threats, oil security, and wider instability in West Asia, Gulf states appear to be strengthening their military preparedness at an unprecedented pace.

Fearing Iran, Gulf Nations Rush To Buy More Missiles From U.S. 

Iran remains politically apart from much of the Gulf largely because of its revolutionary ideology and continued support for its network of regional proxies, known as the 'axis of resistance', including Hezbollah and allied groups.

'Ideology, proxy wars and sectarian tensions:' Why Iran and parts of the Gulf remain divided?

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Fearing Iran, Gulf Nations Rush To Buy More Missiles From U.S.

'Proxy wars to sectarian rifts': Why Iran and parts of the Gulf remain divided