Alhasan: Iran Has Held the Gulf States & Hormuz Hostage
Bloomberg 2026-06-22 05:10:00
Context: Mediators have reported "encouraging progress" in talks between the US and Iran aimed at brokering a peace deal, with technical-level discussions ongoing. The negotiations have been a significant development in US-Gulf relations, particularly in the context of Iran's influence in the region. Senior Fellow for Middle East Policy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Hasan Alhasan, recently shared his insights on the future of these relations.
Key Facts
- Mediators have reported that the US and Iran have made "encouraging progress" in talks on a peace deal, with technical-level discussions continuing.
- Hasan Alhasan, Senior Fellow for Middle East Policy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa about US-Gulf relations going forward.
- The talks between the US and Iran have been seen as a crucial development in the region, particularly with regards to Iran's influence over the Gulf states and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's actions in the region have been perceived as holding the Gulf states and Hormuz "hostage", according to Alhasan's comments.
- The ongoing discussions aim to address the complex dynamics of US-Gulf relations, with a focus on the implications of Iran's role in the region for regional stability and security.