'Huge mismatch' between Iran, US and Gulf States' expectations
France 24
Interview, France 24,
Dr Hellyer spoke to France 24's Sharon Gaffney about expectations among Iran, the US and Gulf Arab states. He said there is a very large mismatch, including among Gulf states that must live with the aftermath.
there is a very huge mismatch not just between the expectations of the Iranians and the Americans, but also among Gulf Arab states which will have to live with whatever mess is left after this
Cite this
H.A. Hellyer, interview by Sharon Gaffney, “'Huge mismatch' between Iran, US and Gulf States' expectations,” France 24, 19 May 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XIvJFd7uU4.
Hellyer, H.A. (2026, May 19). 'Huge mismatch' between Iran, US and Gulf States' expectations [Interview by Sharon Gaffney]. France 24. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XIvJFd7uU4
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