Will the security order of the Middle East take shape without Iran? Hamza Safavi, a professor of regional studies at the University of Tehran, wrote in "Iran": The recent military and security developments have created a turning point in the contemporary history of the Middle East. The tripartite cooperation agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is part of the countries' efforts to redefine relations and diversify security sources. Doubts about America's ability to provide stable security in the region have led some governments to more diverse cooperation frameworks. The success of these mechanisms will depend on the nature of their relations with other regional actors, especially Iran. Strategic geographic location, defense capabilities and proximity to vital trade and energy routes allow Iran to influence regional equations. Stable stability in the Middle East will not be realized without consideration of Iran's interests and role in the region's security arrangements. Read the full text here.

Will the security order of the Middle East take shape without Iran? Hamza Safavi, a professor of regional studies at the University of Tehran, wrote in "Iran": The recent military and security developments have created a turning point in the contemporary history of the Middle East. The tripartite cooperation agreement between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is part of the countries' efforts to redefine relations and diversify security sources. Doubts about America's ability to provide stable security in the region have led some governments to more diverse cooperation frameworks. The success of these mechanisms will depend on the nature of their relations with other regional actors, especially Iran. Strategic geographic location, defense capabilities and proximity to vital trade and energy routes allow Iran to influence regional equations. Stable stability in the Middle East will not be realized without consideration of Iran's interests and role in the region's security arrangements. Read the full text here.