Tehran: As this pen has already made clear, despite their different political viewpoints, the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf share a common view on maintaining the security of this strategic region. Iran, having the longest coastline in the Persian Gulf, also seeks enduring security in the region. A few days ago, the Spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry bluntly reaffirmed the importance of stability in the Persian Gulf. This proves again that despite the different political viewpoints of the countries in the region, including Iran, they have something in common: the stability and peace of the Persian Gulf, because their lives and interests are at stake.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Salalah Meeting is crucial for several reasons. First, in the short term, it can de-escalate the existing crisis, which, for political, economic, and security reasons, has dangerous dimensions for all of them. Scaling down this crisis is critical, and holding the meeting is important and unavoidable. The sooner this is done, the better, as it presents a good and new opportunity for the involved parties to seize.

Second, in the long term, establishing lasting stability and security in both the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea necessitates a collaborative solution. The recent crisis in the Persian Gulf proved that developments in these two regions are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. Therefore, countries in these regions must provide a strategic mechanism and devise security arrangements.

Third, recent developments in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb have proven that foreign powers cannot bring security to these regions. Countries in these regions understand the political, economic, cultural, and security requirements of their homelands. Despite the high capacities and extended presence of foreign powers, their involvement could lead to uncontrollable chaos in the Middle East. While foreign powers should maintain relations within the framework of international law, the security of these regions must be entrusted to their rightful owners.