Senior US officials are warning that the fallout from the conflict with Iran could trigger a major retreat of Gulf capital from the United States.
President Donald Trump is set to convene a Cabinet meeting to address the growing tensions and their wider implications.
A report in Politico cites anonymous insiders who say strikes linked to Iran have alarmed Gulf leaders.
Officials from countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia have reportedly signaled they may rethink previously pledged investments in the US.
One source told the outlet Gulf partners were only weeks away from moving tens of billions of dollars out of American markets.
If that repatriation accelerates, it could have far-reaching effects on financial stability and cross-border investment flows.
Officials say such an exodus would clash with the administration’s efforts to attract foreign capital and could undermine broader economic goals.
Washington now faces the dual challenge of managing the military and diplomatic fallout while trying to safeguard investor confidence.
