Simon Mabon
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“Ultimately, Gulf countries can’t change geography. They have to live and work alongside Iran,”
Simon Mabon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Simon Mabon discussed the geopolitical reality facing Gulf countries regarding Iran.
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Al Jazeera
“They don’t want the instability that would come from the fall of the Islamic Republic. I think some Gulf states have pushed for harder strikes – not to precipitate its collapse, but to weaken the more hardline elements of the IRGC.”
Simon Mabon · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Simon Mabon commented on Gulf states' strategic interests regarding Iran's government and military.
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Al Jazeera