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Because the UAE happily keeps their air space open to the US, and their economy is driven (largely) by rich westerners.
by ale 7mo ago
Because the UAE happily keeps their air space open to the US, and their economy is driven (largely) by rich westerners.
- ceejayoz 7mo agoMore importantly, the US has actual bases there. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Dhafra_Air_Base https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Dhafra_Air_Base And dozens of others, in Jordan, Iraq, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman... https://www.americansecurityproject.org/national-security-strategy/u-s-bases-in-the-middle-east/ https://www.americansecurityproject.org/national-security-st...