Leaders from across the world congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday for his re-election as US president, but officials in the Middle East were among the first to congratulate the soon-to-be 47th US commander-in-chief. The warm greetings reflect a shift in regional attitudes, as many officials in the region look forward to a return to US policies they found more predictable under the Trump administration.In contrast, President Joe Biden’s first and only term was marred by a series of conflicts in the Middle East, including the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Iran-backed militias have all but closed international shipping lanes in the Red Sea, and US forces in the region have faced frequent attacks since the Gaza conflict reignited in 2023.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Biden’s first foreign policy moves, which targeted Gulf countries and included freezing weapons sales and recalibrating ties with allies, immediately strained relations with