Gulf shares concerns with US as Iran’s influence and power continue by proxy
Summary
Gulf leaders have expressed strong concerns to the US about Iran’s increasing power and influence through allied groups in the Middle East. The US Secretary of State said any future deal with Iran must limit its nuclear program and stop support for militant groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, militias in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen.Key Facts
- Gulf countries are worried that the recent Iran-US deal does not stop Iran’s regional influence.
- The US wants Iran to stop supporting groups such as Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon, militias in Iraq, and the Houthis in Yemen.
- Iran’s ally Hezbollah remains key in its regional network despite losses in recent clashes with Israel.
- The Houthis in Yemen have shown the ability to attack Israel and disrupt Red Sea shipping but act somewhat independently from Iran.
- Shia militias in Iraq backed by Iran have launched attacks on US targets but avoided full-scale conflict.
- Attempts by the US and Israel to recruit Iran’s ethnic minorities and Kurdish groups to oppose Iran’s influence failed.
- The ceasefire conditions linking Iran and the US to end fighting in Lebanon have caused tension between the US and Israel.
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