Middle Eastern countries express disappointment with US security guarantees, says former top diplomat
Ex-Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US lacks a viable military option in the region without a full-scale Iran invasion.

Former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Middle Eastern countries are disappointed with American security guarantees, according to reporting from TASS. Blinken stated the US has no viable military solution to the current conflict "absent a full-scale invasion of Iran, which would be a disaster."
The comments reflect ongoing concerns among regional allies about the scope and credibility of US security commitments in the Middle East.
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