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Struggle for power in Persian Gulf forewarns of federation collapse
Beirut based observers warn that Britain's troop pullout by year end could trigger a free for all among Gulf sheikhs and regional powers. Bahraini and Qatari moves toward independence and possible federation failure loom as Iran asserts force over strategic islets Abou Musa and Tumb.
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Beirut
Persian Gulf
Gulf
Britain
Emirate X
Emirates
Pax Britannica
Trucial Coast
Bahrain
Qatar
Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Sharia
Ras al Khaimah
Fajairah
Ajman
Satali
Sheikh Zaid
Oman
Iran
Abou Musa
Straits of
Hormuz
Tiran
Gulf of Aquaba
Egypt
Israel
Sharjah