Why is the Iranian nuclear issue at the top of international concerns? Why does the international community reject the current Iranian regime’s possession of weapons of mass destruction? The answer to this question is quite simple - the Iranian regime’s political behavior has eroded international trust, leading many to prefer distancing themselves from it and, in some cases, view it with hostility or as an enemy. As a top priority, dealing with the Iranian nuclear issue requires considerable wisdom.
The matter is not limited to Iran’s attempts to acquire nuclear weapons, but also includes its adoption of the principle of exporting its revolution in its sectarian form as one of the stated objectives of Iran. To achieve this goal, Iran established proxies throughout the Arab region, and its leaders have on several occasions proudly declared their control over four Arab capitals. This control was not merely a political act to extend influence, but a systematic process aimed at changing the cultures of these countries. Iran planned to achieve this goal in Syria by working quietly to alter its religious beliefs, which is unacceptable to Arabs and Muslims.
The former Damascus regime was under Iranian control, and therefore acquiesced to the massacres perpetrated by Hezbollah and the Revolutionary Guard throughout Syria. Consequently, the entire world, not just the Arab states, condemned these crimes. The Iranian regime exploited the sectarian reality in Iraq and, unfortunately, with the assistance of the United States after 2003, contributed to the fragmentation of Iraq’s national fabric. Today, the results are clearly evident, as Iran’s proxies continue to target the Gulf states, particularly Kuwait. Iranian interventions have transformed Iraq into a failed state, and it is now facing a constitutional crisis that threatens its very existence if Iranian control over Iraqi political affairs continues.
The Iranian scheme did not stop there, as it has contributed to the deterioration of a third Arab state. Lebanon is currently experiencing an existential crisis due to Iranian interventions. Meanwhile, Hezbollah continues to disregard the authority of the state and is working to implement the Iranian agenda. Despite its failure to confront Israel, which occupies approximately ten percent of Lebanon, Hezbollah persists in accusing the Lebanese state of treason for not complying with its demands. The story does not end there. Yemen has also been affected by Iranian interference, which has contributed to instability and confl ict, including attacks on innocent civilians, in addition to attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Yemen’s natural ally. Today, the Yemeni people suffer from severe poverty and deep political division, which has transformed Yemen into a failed state by all standards.
Tehran’s proxy in Sana’a - the Houthis - are doing everything in their power to obstruct internal and external reconciliation efforts aimed at resolving Yemen’s crisis. When we examine these facts objectively, we would understand that if the rogue state Iran were to acquire any weapons of mass destruction, it would pose a threat not only to its neighbors but to the entire world. If we consider Iran’s attempt to target the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, we would understand why the whole world must stand in solidarity with the United States to prevent this regime from acquiring nuclear weapons, to stop it from developing its missile program, and to eliminate its proxies in the region.
