Britain urged to work more closely with Arab allies to confront Iran or risk 'irrelevance'
Britain needs to adopt a “coherent strategy” in dealing with Iran by working more closely with Arab allies or risk becoming “irrelevant” on the diplomatic stage, a leading expert on the Tehran regime has said. Professor Ali Ansari has deeply criticised what he sees as the lacklustre approach taken by the UK government towards tackling the threat Iran poses. He warned in a paper for the Policy…
The UK must collaborate more closely with Arab allies to address the growing threat posed by Iran, or risk becoming irrelevant on the international stage, according to a leading expert on the Tehran regime. Professor Ali Ansari argues that the UK's diplomatic influence has been undermined by its lack of credible military power, suggesting that the country risks turning its reliance on "masterly inactivity" into "exquisite irrelevance."
He urges the UK to develop a coherent strategy with Arab partners and allies, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic remains a growing threat to British interests due to its interference in internal politics, attacks on dissidents, and targeting of Jewish and Israeli targets. Recent incidents, such as the stabbing of a London-based Persian-language channel presenter and the torching of Jewish community ambulances, highlight the regime's aggressive actions.
The former security minister, Tom Tugendhat, calls for tougher action against senior Iranian figures responsible for murder and torture, including shutting down money transfers that allow their children to live like playboy millionaires in the West. However, the UK's response has been limited, with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz falling by more than 90% since the conflict began, exposing the country's declining military capability.
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