One of the main goals of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s latest Middle East trip is to reassure U.S. partners there that the recent Iran nuclear deal will not jeopardize their security. The Obama administration is using several instruments to achieve this goal, including helping the Persian Gulf states enhance their collective defenses against Iran’s powerful missile force. ...

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Sudanese army soldiers take part in a military in Khartoum, Sudan, on August 23, 2025. (Getty Images)