To develop a nuclear programme, any new deal with Iran must be a deterrent. Specific Secretory of GCC.
Sunday, the 6th of December, 2020. In the Middle East, Iran wants to be a nuclear power and to get the upper hand in international politics. The GCC claims that the region is still being destabilised by Iran as it tries to achieve its political objectives. Therefore any deal to stop Iran’s nuclear programme and long-range missiles has always been sponsored by the GCC countries.

The GCC would require Iran to comply with its IAEA obligations and fully cooperate with foreign IAEA monitors, al-Hajraf said. Any new agreement should take into account the GCC’s regional security interests, he said, speaking at the Manama Dialogue 2020 in the Bahraini capital of the International Institute for Security Studies (IISS).

Last month, the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council called on the United Nations to raise its weapons embargo on Iran. The move was also welcomed by the Trump administration, which wants new sanctions on Iran as the UN arms embargo ends. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have also strengthened the

In the Middle East, the Gulf States see Iran as a major threat and alert against Iran’s continued involvement in neighbouring countries, arming regional militant groups such as the Yemeni Houthis, Hezbollah and others.

Iran’s nuclear programme remains a global threat. While Iran’s nuclear programme has been undermined by the United States and the West, there are hidden ways to enrich nuclear power. Similarly, the Gulf States see an immediate threat to them and welcome anyone who can stop the growth of Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Last month, GCC Secretary-General al-Hajraf said: “It is not appropriate at this time for Iran to lift its arms embargo until Iran relinquishes its destabilising activities in the Middle East and stopsarming terrorist groups and religious groups fighting in Arab countries, “

The agreement is unacceptable to the GCC countries in particular Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and is not part of Iran’s neighbours and does not include any agreements relating to its Middle East foreign strategy. Israel has also opposed Iran’s nuclear programme, which according to Iranian media outlets, last week carried out an attack that killed one of Iran’s nuclear experts.

Al-Hajraf said that countries in the region are very worried about the Iranian nuclear programme in the city of Mahshahr because the city is situated in an environment vulnerable to earthquakes and could pose a danger if it is released into the nuclear radiation system. He stressed the need for Iran to comply with IAEA requirements and to compel Iran to sign agreements on nuclear security. Al-Hajraf said.
['Akshay Prasad']
['Middle East', 'Iran', 'Gcc']