Analysis of Middle East Tensions

They believe they have a claim to the Arabian Gulf

I fear the region is entering an expansion of this war

And the region needs to be more prepared to face potential risks

coming due to our entry through the Revolutionary Guard

They had a major involvement in the Syrian war

So we gained some insight into the Iranian way of thinking

Meaning, part of the core Iranians or the leaders in the Revolutionary Guard

Iranian, so as not to generalize in our talk

They believe they have a claim to the Arabian Gulf

And they think it is a soft underbelly, but it is not

And they are trying to push in this direction, and they also have ambitions

We must not forget that these ambitions have a historical connection and a current tactical political connection

So we hope things will reach a state—we were a bit optimistic about the agreement

that took place, and the memorandum of understanding, but then this agreement did not happen for multiple reasons

I believe there is a miscommunication between those negotiating on behalf of the Iranian side

with the American side, and the actual decision-makers on the ground

Due to the security circumstances they faced after the killing of the Supreme Leader in Iran,

And the United States in America is in a hurry for quick solutions, I think.

There are details that I am not aware of all aspects of, but

I fear that the region is entering an expansion of this war,

and the region needs to be more prepared to face the potential upcoming risks.

Timing and translation by Nancy Qanqar