{"id":38951,"date":"2025-06-26T11:08:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T08:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/?p=38951"},"modified":"2025-06-26T11:08:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T08:08:19","slug":"a-war-of-spies-deals-wrapped-in-silence-who-will-repay-iran-and-who-will-rethink-their-airbases-%f0%9f%a4%94","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aldiplomasy.com\/en\/?p=38951","title":{"rendered":"A war of spies… Deals wrapped in silence… Who will repay Iran? And who will Rethink their AirBases? \ud83e\udd14"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Chief editor wonders \ud83e\udd14<\/span><\/p>\n

In the aftermath of the ceasefire between Iran and the Zionist entity, the real battle has only just begun\u2014and this time, it\u2019s within Iran\u2019s own borders. Beneath the surface of military calm, Tehran has launched a sweeping counter-intelligence operation to hunt down suspected infiltrators and foreign operatives long embedded in the country’s social and ethnic mosaic.<\/p>\n

A significant part of this operation reportedly targets Afghan refugees living in Iran<\/strong>, some of whom are now suspected of cooperating with hostile intelligence networks. At the same time, Iraqi Kurds not aligned with nationalist causes<\/strong> have come under scrutiny for possible espionage-related activities. In essence, Iran\u2019s internal front<\/strong> has been activated in full force.<\/p>\n

The Strike on Qatar, Not UAE or Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Notably, Iran\u2019s choice to strike a U.S. military base in Qatar<\/strong>, rather than in the UAE or Saudi Arabia, speaks volumes. Despite the larger American presence in the latter two, Qatar\u2019s complex yet functional relationship with Tehran<\/strong> may have influenced the calculated nature of Iran\u2019s response. The strike was measured\u2014strong enough to send a message, but tactful enough to maintain the subtle lines of dialogue that have long existed between Doha and Tehran.<\/p>\n

Ceasefire Brokered by Qatar: A Diplomatic Undercurrent<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The ceasefire itself was brokered with direct Qatari mediation<\/strong>, reinforcing Doha\u2019s increasingly central role in regional diplomacy<\/strong>. Over the past decade, Qatar has emerged as a key player capable of bridging divides between adversaries\u2014including Iran and the United States.<\/p>\n

Beyond diplomacy, Qatar and Iran have found common ground in their support for the Palestinian cause<\/strong>, opposing the brutal escalation by the Israeli occupation. This shared stance has earned Qatar widespread respect both at the official and popular level<\/strong>, globally and regionally.<\/p>\n

But in light of recent events, a hard question now arises:
\nWill Qatar reconsider the American military presence on its soil\u2014particularly the Al-Udeid Air Base\u2014now that it has been directly targeted by Iran?<\/strong>
\nAnd more broadly, will other Gulf states<\/strong>, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain<\/strong>, and even Oman, which hosts a British base<\/strong>, begin to reassess their strategic reliance on foreign military infrastructure<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Arab Silence, Tunisian Clarity\u2014and Egypt\u2019s Consistency<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As Iran absorbed the Israeli attack, the Arab world responded with silence<\/strong>\u2014except for Tunisia, whose clear condemnation stood in contrast to the muted or evasive positions<\/strong> of other capitals. Across the Islamic world, condemnation came reluctantly and in whispers.<\/p>\n

However, Egypt distinguished itself once again<\/strong>. Through constant diplomatic communication between the two countries\u2019 foreign ministers<\/strong>, Cairo reaffirmed its principled stance\u2014one rooted not in alliances, but in respect for sovereignty and regional stability<\/strong>. Egypt\u2019s reaction, steady and consistent, was both discreet and significant.<\/p>\n

Iran\u2019s Nuclear Program Intact\u2014The Strike Was Symbolic<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Despite the noise, Iran\u2019s nuclear facilities remain completely intact<\/strong>, according to multiple sources. The Israeli strikes, though dramatic, were largely symbolic<\/strong>\u2014designed more for psychological and political impact than actual strategic disruption.<\/p>\n

In fact, it is widely understood that Iran\u2019s role is indispensable to America\u2019s presence in the Middle East<\/strong>. Tehran is not the enemy\u2014it is the raison d\u2019\u00eatre for America\u2019s continued military footprint in the region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Gulf Pays\u2014And Washington Profits<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Every crisis serves to reinvigorate U.S. defense contracts<\/strong> and sustain the financial pipeline from Gulf states to Washington<\/strong>. The motto “America First” is still in play\u2014even if Trump is no longer in office. The region\u2019s tensions continue to funnel billions into the American defense economy<\/strong>, a cycle that benefits the U.S. regardless of who wins or loses.<\/p>\n

NATO Under Pressure, and Trump Lashes Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Leaked sources suggest that Donald Trump harshly criticized NATO leadership<\/strong>, accusing them of failing to act decisively on Iran. In his view, neutrality or delay is a strategic weakness\u2014one that endangers American credibility globally.<\/p>\n

A Secret Offer: Compensation for Peace<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Behind closed doors, the U.S. and certain Gulf allies reportedly offered Tehran compensation<\/strong> for losses incurred during the Israeli assault\u2014on the condition that Iran accept the ceasefire<\/strong> and refrain from further escalation. It\u2019s not the first time Washington has bought time and silence. But this time, the offer was clearer\u2014and more desperate.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: The Quiet War Is Just Beginning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Iran\u2019s real response is not in the form of missiles, but in the purge now underway within its own borders<\/strong>.
\nThe external silence\u2014whether diplomatic, cowardly, or transactional\u2014has exposed the fault lines of the region.
\nAnd as America walks away richer and more entrenched, Iran braces for the deeper, more dangerous battle within<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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