Dhaka, March 6 -- Several Gulf allies have expressed frustration with the United States over the ongoing conflict with Iran, saying they were not given enough warning before attacks that triggered retaliatory strikes across the region.

Officials from two Gulf countries said their governments were disappointed that Washington did not inform them in advance about the Feb 28 strikes on Iran carried out by the US and Israel. They also said their earlier warnings that the conflict could destabilise the entire region were ignored.

According to the officials, the Iranian retaliation with drones and missiles has left Gulf countries exposed and struggling to defend themselves.

One official said many in the region believe the US military has foc...