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Gulf and Iran: Was the regional security framework built on a false premise?
The article focuses on the necessity of revising the security framework in the Gulf region after more than forty years of Iran's containment policy, which was based on attempts to limit Tehran's influence through the assumption that it poses an unavoidable threat. It emphasizes that security policies in the area are influenced by current realities and the political environment, noting that Iran’s expansionist behavior since the establishment of the Islamic Republic in 1979—through supporting armed groups and intervening in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen—has led to heightened tensions and the emergence of direct attacks against Gulf countries. The article underlines that building a regional security system inclusive of all Gulf littoral states could be a more sustainable option, but it also requires Iran to reassess its conduct and respect the sovereignty of other states, including ending the disputes over the three Emirati islands. It concludes that the success of any new security system depends on Iran changing its behavior, not just on the Gulf states adjusting their policies, with an emphasis on the importance of dialogue and lawful settlement of unresolved issues.
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