Bahrain view of Iran power and security puzzle in West Asia
Mehr News Agency, International Desk: Following the developments related to Operation Al-Aqsa Storm, which led to a serious shift in security dynamics in West Asia, the stance and behavior of some Arab countries along the Persian Gulf have taken on a more “realistic” tone. This strategy began with Saudi arabia’s official efforts to strengthen security ties with Tehran and has now entered a new phase with Manama’s direct request to re-establish relations with iran.
The meaning of this issue becomes even clearer when examining the media narrative about regional conditions over recent months.
Several months ago—precisely when the formal transition of power began at the White House—the claims that “Iran has weakened” and “Tehran is at its weakest point” were repeatedly amplified by mainstream U.S. media and politicians from both parties.
Simultaneously, as part of this project but now at a European level, outlets propagated claims about ”Iran’s pursuit of an atomic bomb.” One western journalist even cited unnamed European officials alleging that Iranian officials had raised this issue during their latest talks—a claim later debunked by Iranian authorities.
The new anti-Iranian campaign aimed at provoking Trump into action revolves around two key narratives: first, portraying Iran as weak; second, framing its alleged pursuit of nuclear weapons as an attempt to compensate for this weakness. Over the past two months, these narratives have been heavily staged to legitimize “military action against Iran” as an option for discussion by America’s incoming president—potentially aligning with Trump’s unpredictable personal inclinations.
The remarks made months ago by Iran’s Supreme Leader further confirm that Western actors are laying groundwork for such scenarios—nonetheless of success or failure.He explicitly addressed America’s president: “That delusional dreamer claimed Iran had weakened; time will reveal who is truly weak. saddam also attacked under illusions of our weakness. Reagan too believed it while aiding Saddam’s regime extensively. They—and dozens like them—met reality head-on while our Islamic Republic grew stronger daily.”
A Realist Shift & Bahrain’s Role
In this context, Bahraini officials—grasping West Asia’s actual dynamics and leveraging regional capacities for collective security—are working toward normalizing ties with Tehran while deterring foreign military adventurism against Iran.
Given Bahrain hosts Washington’s largest regional military base Manama’s statement marks significant progress toward stabilizing West Asian security.
Indeed recognizing both Iranian strength behind post-Al-Aqsa propaganda narratives Bahrain engages strategically similar Riyadh weeks prior via high-level Saudi visit.
This model previously eased tensions between Tehran-Riyadh during coalition war Yemen could now facilitate dialog between Tehran-Washington.
The private conversation Mohammed bin Salman held Seyyed abbas Araghchi regarding potential U.S misuse Arab bases (technically overseen FM) sent clear message regional players: West asian stability hinges directly upon Iranian stability disrupting equation benefits none particularly Gulf Arabs.
Technical comprehension among various Arab states including Bahrain may catalyze shared-security frameworks precisely what Zionist regime fears most evident recent Israeli countermeasures Syria-Lebanon events aimed prevention thereof.
Dr.Mehdi Khanali-Zadeh Professor International Relations University
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