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The Iran war will likely end in global disaster. Unfortunately, we have crossed the point where a deal on the nuclear file alone can stop the war. Iran has declared that it will not stop its strikes unless it has guarantees that the war will not be resumed. President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum and set a deadline — after which the US will destroy bridges and power plants, undoubtedly prompting a retaliation. The world needs a comprehensive and sustainable solution that ensures the conflict will not be renewed after six months or a year.
At the heart of this solution lies the relations between Iran and the Arab Gulf states. The Gulf states view the US presence in the region as their protection against the Iranian threat. The Iranians, on the other hand, view the US presence as a threat. How can this dilemma be solved? The Gulf states and Iran need a reset. Along with a nuclear deal, a Gulf-Iran agreement could end the war and make sure it is not renewed.
One of the reasons the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was not sustained was its failure to address the issue of Iran’s destabilizing behavior in the neighborhood. At the same time, while some of the sanctions were lifted, Iran was not given any security guarantees. The regime in Tehran feels constantly under threat.
