Gulf Security Illusion Collapses

The long-held belief in security afforded by the Persian Gulf has shattered following the collapse of the Iraqi state and the subsequent rise of Iran. The 2023 Hamas attack on Israel accelerated this decline, raising serious questions about regional stability and the future of alliances. This event underscores a shifting geopolitical landscape with potentially far-reaching consequences.

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