India, France & UAE kick off air drill over Arabian Sea
Wednesday, 11 December 2024 India, France, and the UAE launched a trilateral air combat exercise, "Desert Knight," over the Arabian Sea. The exercise involved fighter jets like Sukhoi-30MKIs, Rafales, and F-16s, enhancing interoperability and combat skills amidst regional geopolitical dynamics. This exercise strengthens strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Trump's vision for a dominant Middle East strategy is unraveling as key Gulf allies—Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar—reject being used as staging grounds for potential U.S. strikes on Iran. With regional tensions soaring, Washington faces a major setback in its plans to counter Tehran. As the Biden administration scrambles for alternatives, the refusal signals a shifting power dynamic in the Middle East.
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