The security of the Arabian Gulf is no longer a matter that concerns only its own states, but has become a pillar of global stability. Through this region pass the most important international energy and trade corridors, and its stability balances oil markets and the global economy. Therefore, any attempt to undermine Gulf security affects not only the region but extends its repercussions to the entire world.

For decades, Iran's name has been associated with policies that have caused much tension in the region, whether through supporting armed groups beyond its borders, interfering in the internal affairs of some countries, or using military and political pressure cards in times of crisis. These practices have only led to increased instability, prolonged conflicts, and hindered development opportunities that the region's peoples deserve.

Experience has shown that security is not built with missiles and drones, nor by fueling proxy conflicts, but by respecting the sovereignty of states, adhering to international law, and prioritizing dialogue over the logic of force. The higher the escalation, the higher the cost of security, the fewer investment opportunities, and the more international trade is affected, making everyone a loser.

In contrast, the Kingdom presented a different model based on enhancing regional security through dialogue and diplomacy, while maintaining defensive readiness to protect its security and interests. The Kingdom adopted a balanced policy that combines extending a hand for peace and firmly standing against any threat to its security or the security of the Gulf states, stemming from a firm conviction that stability is the true gateway to development and prosperity.

The Gulf Cooperation Council states have proven that they possess the political awareness, defensive capabilities, and international partnerships that make them better able to face challenges without being drawn into cycles of uncalculated escalation. Additionally, the international community has become more aware that Gulf security is an integral part of global security, and that any threat to maritime navigation or energy facilities will have repercussions that go beyond the region's borders.

No development or economic project in the Middle East can succeed in an environment dominated by tension and instability. Peoples aspire to job opportunities, education, innovation, and economic integration, not to more conflicts that deplete resources and delay the future.

The region today faces two options, no third: either the language of cooperation and mutual respect prevails, leading its countries toward a more stable and prosperous future, or escalation policies continue, which the past years have proven do not achieve lasting gains but produce more crises.

Gulf security remains a red line, not only because it represents the interests of its states, but because it represents a common global interest and a collective responsibility that requires respecting the sovereignty of states and rejecting anything that could threaten the region's stability or expose its peoples to further risks.