An Iranian-Emirati Perspective on a New Gulf Security Architecture

Iran and the Gulf states must seek an inclusive, realistic security framework rooted in regional cooperation.

By Mehran Haghirian and Mohammed Baharoon

A version of this article was originally published in French in Le Grand Continent.

Beyond the tragedy, the US-Israeli attacks on Iran and the Iranian strikes targeting the Gulf states – which continued unabated from 28 February 2026 until the April 8 ceasefire – have starkly highlighted a glaring absence: the Gul…