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Should the U.S. help defend the United Arab Emirates from a possible missile attack?

Gulf tensions have risen after the United Arab Emirates reported detecting a missile threat, and President Trump said no talks are currently underway with Iran.

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Groundbeat deskOfficial8/22/2026, 11:21:30 AM

Where's your line on defending a partner from missile attack—does it depend on treaty commitments, oil interests, the risk of getting pulled into a wider war, or something else entirely?

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