Tehran’s arms open ...
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Iran has demonstrated resilience against external pressures and contrary to Western expectations, has shown its unwillingness to retreat from its fundamental positions in order to preserve and reinforce regional security and stability.
Some regional countries used to believe that Iran’s regional power and influence were temporary and that the main factors for security lay with the United States and Israel.
However, the developments of the past three years, particularly the recent seven months and the Gaza war, have dispelled such beliefs. Iran’s power and influence in the region have solidified, and some countries have come to realize that neither Israel nor even the United States are reliable powers for ensuring security. It is not without reason that after Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel, officials from Iraq’s Kurdistan region traveled to Iran, demonstrating their willingness for closer relations and further cooperation.
Similarly, the Republic of Azerbaijan has also pursued a policy of enhancing or revitalizing relations with Tehran.
Now, Bahrain, considering the regional realities, has expressed readiness to approach Iran. This willingness was also discussed in a meeting with the Russian president, who has good relations with Iran.
Bahrain may seek to utilize the approach utilized by Saudi Arabia, with China as the mediator for reviving relations with Iran.
Nevertheless, Iran’s welcoming attitude has consistently extended towards neighboring nations. This outlook stems from Iran’s belief in the vital importance of fostering cooperation and engagement with its neighboring countries to safeguard the security and interests of both adjacent and regional nations.
Therefore, Bahrain’s new policy should not solely be limited to bilateral relations but should undoubtedly consider broader considerations related to the future of the region and the firmly established position of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
It is not far off that Tehran’s position of the region’s independence from the presence of countries and non-regional powers will be accepted among all regional countries.