Nournews: Recent statements by Kaja Kallas, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, regarding the lack of assistance received from Persian Gulf states in confronting Russia’s war—and the rejection of providing further aid to these countries on the grounds that such support cannot be a “one-way street” and that “we can do more, but the issue is that we have our own security concerns in Europe”—once again exposed the dependence of regional states on extra-regional powers. Beyond reflecting Europe’s internal crisis, these positions underscore the need for a shift in regional countries’ approach toward greater regional convergence.

For years, Arab states in the southern Persian Gulf have relied on the United States and aligned themselves with its policies in pursuit of security and global influence. However, reality shows that this dependence has not brought security; rather, it has trapped them in heavy economic, social, and security costs. Billions of dollars spent in support of U.S. policies—including warmongering against Iran and other regional countries—have ultimately resulted in a loss of credibility for these states on the global stage. This reliance on the United States has also prevented them from playing an effective role in global crises, particularly in relation to the war in Ukraine and security challenges in the Persian Gulf.

Kaja Kallas’s remarks about Europe’s lack of readiness to provide further assistance to Persian Gulf countries also reflect this situation. While Europe has long benefited from the region’s oil and gas resources, its dependence on the United States and Zionist lobbying has clearly demonstrated its inability to act as an independent power in global equations. In this context, Arab countries must realize that reliance on extra-regional powers does not lead to sustainable security; rather, it continually exposes them to external threats and global distrust.

Show of Power or Crisis Within Europe?

Kallas referred in her remarks to four years of war in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for greater efforts to ensure Europe’s security. While these positions may appear to signal European strength, in reality they reflect Europe’s deep vulnerability in confronting global crises. Due to its military and economic dependence on the United States, Europe lacks independent military capability, and this dependence prevents it from playing an effective global role.

During the war in Ukraine, Europe has not only failed to take decisive action against Russia but has also been unable to take a firm stance in crises such as the Gaza war in support of Arab countries. This inability stems not only from Europe’s military weaknesses but also from flawed economic policies and political dependence on the United States. At the same time, Europe has often refrained from condemning the aggressions of the United States and the Israeli regime—behavior that highlights fundamental weaknesses within the European Union and reduces its credibility on the global stage.

Weakened European Policy and the Need for Regional Convergence

Kaja Kallas’s remarks not only highlight Europe’s inability to play an independent global role but also reaffirm the need for a shift in regional perspectives, particularly in the Persian Gulf. These statements reflect the reality that dependence on extra-regional powers such as the United States and Europe does not ensure regional security; rather, it becomes a factor of mistrust and regional destabilization.

Iran has consistently emphasized the importance of regional convergence and believes that regional countries should reduce reliance on external powers and, by relying on their own capacities, work toward establishing sustainable security in the region. Iran has long pursued the creation of an independent regional security framework in which neighboring countries cooperate and coordinate to support one another and prevent extra-regional threats.

Such convergence can serve as a lasting solution to regional crises and security challenges in the Persian Gulf. In this regard, Iran has acted not only as a key player but also as a promoter of regional cooperation and integration.

Therefore, while regional countries seek stability and security, focusing on internal capacities and cooperation with neighbors—rather than relying on extra-regional powers—can provide a more effective path toward regional security.

Confrontation with the West: The Need to Avoid Dependence on the U.S. and Israel

Kaja Kallas’s remarks, coinciding with the visit of several European officials to the region, may also represent a form of political pressure on Arab states to extract greater concessions. Europe’s economic crisis and financial shortages are pushing it to seek new resources in the Persian Gulf. This situation clearly demonstrates Europe’s inability to play an effective role in global equations.

On the other hand, these statements once again emphasize the necessity of regional convergence and show that dependence on the West and extra-regional institutions cannot lead to sustainable security in the region. Iran has repeatedly stressed the need to end security dependence on foreign powers and to establish a new regional order. This new order, achieved through Iran and regional cooperation, can lay the foundation for greater stability and security in the Persian Gulf.