Reports from Washington suggest that President Trump is taking the position that the Arab Gulf states should do their part to help guarantee the freedom of navigation in the Gulf.
As
he remains open to American participation in escorting oil tankers and other
vessels in the region, he thinks the ultimate burden will fall on the Saudis
and Emiratis.
Tactical Report has prepared a 376-word report to shed more light on Trump’s views in this regard.
[Partly
reproduced in TR Weekly Issue No 26/28 – July 12, 2019]