Abstract
Hormuz Peace Endeavor" (HOPE). Security, peace, stability, and progress in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's relations with the GCC states. The war of words between Iran and Saudi Arabia continues.
Iranian military action against the GCC states could unite the Arab world against Iran, and this would make things even more difficult for Tehran The U.S. military provides support for the GCC states and the possibility of effective Iranian military action against them is almost zero.