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Lack of notice about Iran strikes and defense help frustrates some Gulf nations, AP sources say
By SAMY MAGDY, MICHELLE L. PRICE and AAMER MADHANIUpdated 11:02 PM CST, March 5, 2026
CAIRO (AP) — The Trump administration is confronting mounting discontent from allies in the Persian Gulf who have complained they were not given adequate time to prepare for the torrent of Iranian drones and missiles bombarding their countries in retaliation for strikes launched by the U.S. and Israel.
Officials from two Gulf countries said their governments were disappointed in the way the U.S. has handled the war, particularly the initial attack on Iran last Saturday. They said their countries were not given advance notice of the U.S.-Israeli attack and complained the U.S. had ignored their warnings that the war would have devastating consequences for the entire region.
One of the officials said that Gulf countries were frustrated and even angry that the U.S. military has not defended them enough. He said there is belief in the region that the operation has focused on defending Israel and American troops, while leaving Gulf countries to protect themselves and said that his country’s stock of interceptors was “rapidly depleting.”
Like others in this story, the Gulf officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were discussing a confidential diplomatic matter. ...
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President Trump praised interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez amid reports that his administration was threatening to indict her if she did not continue to cooperate with the U.S. “Delcy Rodríg...
Britney Spears arrested in California
Britney Spears was arrested, cited and released, according to records from Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
Demand for minerals to power technology could triple by 2030, UN political chief says
The United Nations political chief says demand for critical minerals that power technology from smartphones to missiles could triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2040.
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Kyle and Jackie O: Tears and cheers as controversial long-running Australian breakfast radio show implodes
The end of the Kyle and Jackie O Show, whose hosts had a combined A$200m contract, has shocked the media industry.
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Trump fires DHS secretary Kristi Noem, replaces her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin
Earlier, sources said Trump called Republicans asking if he should fire her.
Man charged in Utah killings wanted victims' cars and money to get home, prosecutors allege
An Iowa man is facing three counts of aggravated murder in Utah, where authorities say he killed three women.
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