The conflict in the Middle East has altered the strategic landscape between Tehran and Gulf states. Trust is lacking, but both sides recognize that they remain dependent on one another.

Tehran strengthened by emerging agreement, especially in the eyes of Arab countries, which fear future attacks and so will offer economic support; Axis of extremist Sunni states…

Irrespective of largely unaltered borders and an endgame that has barely commenced, the past three years of hostilities have triggered seismic geopolitical changes in West Asia…

The interim deal to end the conflict and restore energy flows via the Strait of Hormuz may hold up. A permanent accord will be much harder to achieve.

The conflict in the Middle East has altered the strategic landscape between Tehran and Gulf states. Trust is lacking, but both sides recognize that they remain dependent on one…