Why it matters:
Following the onset of the Gaza War on October 7, 2023, West Asia has experienced significant changes. These shifts are not arbitrary; they are fueled by substantial support from the United States for the Zionist regime, a situation that has impacted the entire region.
The big picture:
The U.S. interventions, provided through extensive military and intelligence aid to Israel, have triggered a series of geopolitical changes. These actions have generated immediate disruptive effects and long-term consequences that will impact the region's trajectory for decades.
What he’s saying:
The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baghaei, stated on X that as the Turkish Foreign Minister noted, “the region must be free from the culture of one country seeking domination over others; neither Arabs, Turks, Kurds, nor Iranians should seek to dominate, disturb, or threaten one another.” But what about Israel?
Key points:
- Israel’s military actions in Syria, its occupation of Golan Heights, and its control over vital water resources are seen as the outcomes of policies that have harmed the people of Syria, Palestine, and the region.
- The forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza and the push for the annexation of the West Bank are direct consequences of betrayals that have undermined regional stability.
- Iran had a pioneering role in combating ISIS, being the first country to take up arms against the terror group and decisive victory in the region.
- Iran was also the first to stand against the coup attempt targeting the Turkish government.
- Iran was among the first to welcome the disarmament of the PKK.
Go deeper:
These developments underscore a broader struggle over power and sovereignty in West Asia. To understand the future of West Asia, one must consider how foreign policies continue to influence the balance of power in the region.
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