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The United States maintains a significant military presence in the Gulf to deter Iranian aggression and protect partner interests, as evidenced by [1], [2], and [3]. This relationship is further defined by the U.S. role in regional security, including managing nuclear policy [4], responding to military escalations [5], and exerting influence through residual hegemony [6].
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Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org 4 facts
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.
claimIran's perception of declining American global power in the Gulf has driven Iran to restore diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia.
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.
Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org 3 facts
claimThe United States faces the risk of being drawn into a military exchange in the Gulf while defending American and partner interests against Iranian attacks.
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.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 2 facts
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.
claimA proposed policy option for the United States involves developing a regional Middle Eastern or subregional Gulf regime to manage nuclear fuel-cycle activities and potentially address nuclear-capable ballistic missiles.
The Strategic Dilemmas : Iranian Politics, the U.S. strategy ... hornreview.org 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 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.
We Bombed the Wrong Target Iran's Proxy Network Strategy irregularwarfare.org 1 fact
claimChina views the intermittent cycle of Middle East escalation as a way to increase the strategic cost of the U.S. Gulf posture and distract Washington from confronting China in the Indo-Pacific.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 1 fact
accountThe Middle East has incurred significant human, economic, and environmental costs over the last two decades, including the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the war in Syria, state collapse in Libya, Yemen, and Sudan, the genocide in Gaza, wars in Lebanon, mass displacement, and insecurity in the Gulf and Red Sea.