As U.S.–Iran war fears surge and American aircraft carriers move into position, key Arab allies are distancing themselves from Washington and turning to Moscow. High-level Gulf outreach to President Vladimir Putin—led by the UAE—signals growing anxiety over retaliation and a widening trust deficit with President Donald Trump. With Abu Dhabi ruling out airspace, bases, or logistical support for any strike on Iran, the Middle East appears to be recalibrating its alliances, positioning Russia as a crucial power broker while the region braces for the fallout of a potential conflict. INTERNATIONAL NEWS #Trump #Putin #UAE #IranTensions #MiddleEastCrisis #GulfStates #USArmada #RussiaDiplomacy #WarFears #Geopolitics #AllianceShift #BreakingNews Download the Hindustan Times App from Playstore/App Store for all the latest news & updates. google app store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ht.news&hl=en_IN&pli=1 Apple Store : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ht.news&hl=en_IN&pli=1 Add Hindustan Times as your preferred source on Google. Click here: https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=hindustan%20times Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today - https://www.bit.ly/3PQ4kSv Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Visit our website https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/htTweets Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hindustantimes