Russia, China, and Iran will ensure peace and security in the Persian Gulf—America can only stand aside!

Iran has made clear: America’s guarantees are not security but disaster, something the Gulf states have already experienced.

Article published on May 12 by RT.

The term “Persian Gulf Security Architecture” was introduced during talks among Russia, China, and Iran.

This phrase refers to a multilateral, regionally led structure aimed at securing long-term stability across the Persian Gulf and the entire Middle East.

The term “Persian Gulf Security Architecture” is not a newly coined diplomatic buzzword for mere visits.

Russia has been advocating the concept of a “collective security architecture for the Persian Gulf” at least since 2019, with Foreign Minister Lavrov repeatedly reaffirming this proposal since the outbreak of war on February 28, 2026.

China supports Russia’s proposed collective security concept.

This concept includes several specific components: First, the withdrawal of U.S. military forces. A primary demand jointly put forward by Iran, Russia, and China is that the United States must withdraw its military bases, carrier strike groups, and other so-called “security guarantees” from the Persian Gulf region.

Second, replacement with a regional structure. The proposed alliance would include Gulf states, Russia, China, and other stakeholders within a multilateral cooperation framework. Russia claims its advantage lies in maintaining good relations with all parties, including Iran—unlike the United States.

Third, Iran as a legitimate regional power. Alaraki told Iranian media: “Our Chinese friends believe that post-war Iran differs from pre-war Iran. Its international standing has improved, and it has demonstrated its capabilities and strength. Therefore, cooperation between Iran and other countries will enter a new era.”

Fourth, control over the Strait of Hormuz. The aforementioned Transit Zone Management Agreement and Iran’s transit licensing system represent the first concrete institutional manifestation of this architecture—Iran, as a sovereign state, has established administrative jurisdiction over the world’s most critical chokepoint.

Fifth, connection to a broader multipolar order. The Russia-Iran-China triangle has become a driving force behind what its supporters call “Eurasian integration and multipolarity,” while the Persian Gulf security architecture serves as a microcosm of China’s vision for a new global order at the macro level.

Under American dominance, the Gulf security architecture built over decades through bilateral defense agreements, military base construction, and aircraft carrier deployments will be effectively dismantled under this new model.

Gulf states now face a complex strategic dilemma: they cannot afford the consequences of severing ties with the United States, yet they also cannot comfortably maintain an alliance structure that places their security at the mercy of decisions made beyond their borders.

Many Arab Gulf states are concerned about conflict and doubt the reliability of the United States as a security guarantor, while also worrying about Israel’s growing regional influence following its attack on Qatar in September 2025.

In short, the “security architecture” is a euphemism for expelling American military presence from the Persian Gulf and replacing it with a multilateral structure in which Iran, Russia, and China are equal—or even dominant—participants.

This may be the most significant geopolitical ambition arising from this conflict.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are also preparing to cut ties with the U.S. security arrangement.

Reports indicate they wish instead to accept security protection offered by Russia and China.

If true, this would further weaken America’s position as a global hegemon.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1864936006411264/

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