1. Gulf States - Noun
2. Gulf States - Proper noun
the countries in southwestern Asia that border the Persian Gulf
a region of the United States comprising states bordering the Gulf of Mexico; Alabama and Florida and Louisiana and Mississippi and Texas
Source: WordNetOur biggest financiers are China, Russia and the gulf states. These are rivals, not allies. Nouriel Roubini
We borrow from Europe to defend Europe. We borrow from the Gulf states to defend the Gulf states. We borrow from Japan to defend Japan. Is it not a symptom of senility to be borrowing from the world so we can defend the world? Pat Buchanan
There are no military options for Iran. Attack them, and they will destroy the Gulf States oil industries, rain hundreds of missiles onto Israel, close the Arabian Gulf, and shoot oil prices to $300 per barrel, which could cause our own economic downfall. Malcolm Nance
1985–86: Offensives and retreats By 1985, Iraqi armed forces were receiving financial support from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and other Persian Gulf states, and were making substantial arms purchases from the Soviet Union, China, and France. Source: Internet
All of the Gulf states, in a rare show of unity, expressed solidarity and support for Morocco’s position. Source: Internet
He lauded keenness of all Arab brothers on bolstering the Gulf and Arab solidarity and stability by reaching a final deal that strengthens solidarity and guarantees achieving the best for the Arabian Gulf states and their peoples. Source: Internet