Washington told U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf that deepening certain ties with China would hinder cooperation with its top strategic ally and security partner, Bloomberg reported.
The geopolitical rivalry between the U.S. and China tests loyalties in the oil-rich Persian Gulf. Despite decades of close cooperation with Washington, including through the deployment of military bases, China has become an important economic counterweight. The perceived U.S. retreat from the region has led allies to seek ways to diversify their security and diplomatic partnerships.
Last year, the United Arab Emirates suspended negotiations on a $23 billion deal to buy F-35 jets and other weapons after failing to agree on terms.
The Biden administration also pressured the UAE to remove Huawei Technologies Co. from its telecommunications network and forced it to distance itself from China, the Gulf's largest oil buyer.
In July, the White House signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to invest in new U.S.-led technology to develop 5G and 6G networks, part of an effort to limit the influence of China's Huawei.
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