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Talk of the town | Middle East

October 20th, 2025

Iran: How Tehran is depriving itself of its own opportunities to shape the situation in Gaza

Iran’s refusal of the invitation to the Gaza summit in Sharm el-Sheikh highlights the dilemma facing the leadership in Tehran. Regional integration and the lifting of sanctions are only possible by abandoning entrenched ideological positions – and recognizing Israel. In cooperation with the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG).

By Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG)

Iran's central importance for global energy markets and international trade from the Red Sea to the Persian Gulf makes the regime in Tehran a key geostrategic player in the Greater Middle East. In cooperation with the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG), we analyze current political and economic developments that influence stability and security in the region – and which are essential for companies' investment decisions. You can read further analyses in the CMEG's weekly IRIS letter.