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Relations (1)
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Israel and the Gulf are linked through regional security dynamics, where Iran threatens both as part of its deterrence strategy [1], [2]. Furthermore, their relationship is defined by the Abraham Accords, which fostered cooperation between them [3], and their shared strategic importance in Iran's calculations regarding U.S. military intervention [4].
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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.
The Strategic Dilemmas : Iranian Politics, the U.S. strategy ... hornreview.org 1 fact
claimThe Abraham Accords established avenues for cooperation between Gulf states and Israel, though the ongoing conflict has strained public opinion across the Gulf and forced governments to balance strategic interests with domestic sensitivities.
Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org 1 fact
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.