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With the potential collapse of its peripheral influences, Iran may be forced to confront its internal vulnerabilities. The concern is that external powers, particularly those aligned against Iran, may now focus their efforts on hindering Iranian capabilities closer to its borders. Essentially, as pressure increases from its immediate neighbors, Iran may find itself cornered, ushering in local conflicts that threaten its stability.
The economic underpinnings of this tension reveal that half of the world’s traded oil originates from the Persian Gulf, underscoring the importance of energy politics in Iran's situation. The nation’s historical significance as a key oil producer becomes an even more pivotal bargaining chip in international diplomacy and regional power struggles.