Current Iran-US peace negotiations are overshadowing additional dangers posed by Tehran, such as its ballistic missile initiative and backing for regional proxies that endanger the Gulf, according to a Middle East expert.
“We’re not discussing limiting ballistic missiles… (or) Iran reducing its backing, or terminating its proxies in the area,” stated Firas Maksad from the Eurasia Group, a political consulting firm.
“Those matters will be addressed by the countries of the (Gulf) region,” he stated to Xenix News Becky Anderson during Connect the World.
His remarks followed US President Donald Trump’s dismissal of Iran’s recent peace proposal on Wednesday due to its stance on uranium enrichment and nuclear abilities.
Tehran is anticipated to present a modified proposal in the near future.
Iran-supported Houthi insurgents are among various proxies operating in the Middle East; they have formerly attacked shipments passing through the Red Sea and targeted Saudi Arabia and Israel.
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