Long-time American protectorates, such as Jordan and the smaller Gulf monarchies have moved more boldly to please their patron.

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That Haifa shall be a free port as regards the trade of France, her dominions and protectorates, and there shall be no discrimination in port charges or facilities as regards French shipping and French goods.

BBC: Map detailing the Sykes-Picot agreement