New reality in the Middle East alarms Arab states
The geopolitical situation in the Near East has risen to a new and complex stage. Zamin.uz reported this.
The ceasefire regime announced between the United States and Iran has brought not only relative peace but also a period of serious concern for the Gulf countries. The wealthy Arab states in the region are now being forced to adapt to a new reality.
For years, major cities such as Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh have considered themselves safe zones, free from regional conflicts. However, the confrontation between America and Iran has completely shattered this confidence.
According to experts, previous agreements made with Washington will no longer serve an adequate protective function for the Arab world. The vulnerability of oil fields, desalination plants, and international airports became clearly evident during wartime.
Despite the peace agreement, one concern continues to haunt the Arab monarchies. If America leaves the region, they may find themselves face-to-face with Tehran, which has tested its military capabilities.
This situation is causing serious anxiety in Gulf capitals. In particular, the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, considered a vital artery of the global economy, remains uncertain.
New regulations introduced by Iran for vessel movement pose a risk of shifting the export revenues of regional states under Tehran's control. The fact that drone attacks continue in the skies of Bahrain and Kuwait even after an official peace was declared shows how fragile the peace is.
Arab leaders are dissatisfied that they were not sufficiently consulted during the war process. Now, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are forced to reconsider not only their relations with Iran but also their mutual internal competition.
One thing is certain: the Gulf region will no longer be as it was before. Restoring broken trust and forming a new security system will require long periods of time and great efforts.
Whether the states in the region can ensure their own security without foreign assistance or not, only time will tell. For now, however, the situation remains extremely delicate.
