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Trump Sparks Iran War, UAE Golf Club Patrons Outraged

6/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched a conflict with Iran, triggering missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates.
Patrons and businessmen at Trump’s Dubai golf club, including Omar Al Busaidy and Khalaf Al Habtoor, say the war betrays a “no-war president” promise, erodes trust, and harms their economic expectations.
UAE officials publicly thanked Trump while privately expressing frustration, noting they had warned Washington the strike would destabilize the region.

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U.S. President Donald Trump launched a conflict with Iran, triggering missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates.
Patrons and businessmen at Trump’s Dubai golf club, including Omar Al Busaidy and Khalaf Al Habtoor, say the war betrays a “no-war president” promise, erodes trust, and harms their economic expectations.
UAE officials publicly thanked Trump while privately expressing frustration, noting they had warned Washington the strike would destabilize the region.