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Iran is a major regional actor whose foreign policy, security initiatives, and military activities are centered on the Gulf region, as evidenced by its diplomatic efforts [1], security proposals [2], and military posturing [3], [4], and [5].

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Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org Middle East Policy Council 10 facts

claimThe Iranian government proposed the “Hormuz Peace Endeavor” (HOPE) in 2019, a security-cooperation initiative intended to include all of the Gulf’s littoral states.

claimIran's foreign policy strategy in response to changing US-China relations involves deepening ties with China, revising regional policies to align with China's influence in the Gulf, and projecting power by aiding Russia in Ukraine.

perspectiveIran perceives China’s ties with the Gulf region as an effort to create a new area of influence that is hospitable to Iran's own vision.

claimIran's perception of declining American global power in the Gulf has driven Iran to restore diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia.

claimIran envisions a multipolar world order and aspires to play a role in achieving this structure within the Gulf region.

claimIran perceives the changing relations between Beijing and Washington as a signal of China's deep strategic influence in the Gulf region.

claimIran's foreign policy strategy regarding the changing China-US relationship involves three primary approaches: deepening ties with China, revising policies to align with China's influence in the Gulf, and projecting power through military aid to Russia and anti-Israeli activities.

claimChina's mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia indicates that Iran anticipates China will play a significant strategic role in the Gulf.

claimThe strong American military presence in the Gulf, resulting from long-standing warm relations between the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, has historically excluded Iran from a position of influence in the region.

claimIran's foreign policy is driven by a belief in the decline of United States power, particularly within the Gulf region.

An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org William J. Burns, Michèle Flournoy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 3 facts

claimIranian arms shipments to groups in Yemen, Gaza, and the Gulf violate United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 and destabilize the region.

accountSince the U.S. drawdown from Iraq in 2011, the United States has maintained a force presence of roughly 30,000–40,000 troops in the Middle East to conduct missions such as operations against the Islamic State, ensure freedom of navigation in the Gulf, and deter destabilizing Iranian behavior.

perspectiveRussia has no compelling interests regarding Iranian activism in Iraq, the Gulf, and Yemen.

Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org Michael Singh · The Washington Institute 2 facts

claimIran uses deterrence to prevent direct strikes against its territory, threatening that such attacks would trigger Hezbollah missile barrages against Israel or strikes against U.S. interests in the Gulf.

claimUnited States military forces face risks in Iraq and the Gulf if the United States conducts strikes against Iran or if Iran retaliates, requiring the United States to commit substantial forces to prepare for such contingencies.

Iran's Strategic Approach to China, Russia and the GCC globalpolicyjournal.com Global Policy Journal 2 facts

perspectiveIran's weakened regional posture provides an opportunity for Gulf countries to restructure regional security arrangements rather than solely strengthening anti-Iran coalitions.

perspectiveIran's Gulf neighbors should recalibrate the regional security architecture to take advantage of Iran's weakened regional posture, moving beyond simple anti-Iran coalitions toward new frameworks that could accommodate an internationally constrained Iran.

The Strategic Dilemmas : Iranian Politics, the U.S. strategy ... hornreview.org Horn Review 1 fact

claimGulf governments view the United States military presence in the Gulf as the primary external deterrent against Iranian aggression.

United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org CSIS 1 fact

claimVali Nasr claims that Iran perceives threatening Gulf economies as a more effective deterrent against US military action than threatening Israel, because Gulf allies have direct access to President Donald Trump and can urge him to avoid war.

Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org Atlantic Council 1 fact

claimRegime collapse and a civil war inside Iran could have lasting consequences for Gulf security.

Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org Amr Hamzawy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1 fact

claimIran secured a strategic foothold in southern Arabia and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, which links the Gulf and Mediterranean waters to the southern Red Sea, enhancing its regional leverage.