What decades of Border disputes have taught us? Be it China-Taiwan, India-Pak, Russia-Ukraine, US-Mexico, North-South Korea etc. That mere change in the governments or powers ne’er resolve the underlying border issues! Similarly, we must now consider a Border between GCC vs Persia!
Take some examples for explanation:
1. There’re around 90 Million people living in Iran (Persia), with upto 99% of Literacy Rate. Let’s presume hypothetically that even if half of the population support the present Regime, then, the Persians are having more animosity against the GCC, than with the US, because, after all they are sharing the Borders with the GCC first. Correct? So how would you contain that?
2. China was able to contain Hong Kong, despite the riots and protests, for the reason that, firstly, they shared the same ancient history not based on animosity; and secondly, both being well-learned regions understanding where to end. The same case would be with Taiwan as well. Whereas, this is not the case between GCC and Iran (Persia), as the ancient history is based on disputes, rather than some recent partition, like in case of China- Hong Kong, or, India – Pak. So what’s the way out?
3. GCC is more dependent on the US military, rather than its own Military, thus, GCC would end up taking more bruise and burnt, even if US takes control of Iran (Persia), which will affect their recent open policies and liberalization of economies, because now, the borders become highly sensitive. Just alike what happened in Afghanistan. Once you leave, the original powers emerge & return.
4. The ground invasion is going after whom? There’s no clarity. Unlike, the case was set Two Decades back, that they were going after Terror Organizations. Fine! But in the present case, there’s a leadership supported by, let’s presume half of the population, almost 50 million, and that too sans coercion. Unlike in case of the North Korea! Because had this been coercion, then the fate of the entire nation would’ve changed long long back only! Then, against how many you’ll fight?
5. And if Venezuela starts exporting OIL to everyone, then it is the GCC that would be under losses! Because, there’s no Hormuz for the other side! And Venezuela can sell Cheap, because any amount of OIL sale is better for their economy, rather than having no export of OIL at all! And then, there’s Russia also!
6. Lastly, what is the guarantee that SHIPS Arses’ won’t be hit by any short range missile, from the Mountains’ besides, even if it is under Military Control? And for how long Military would or could Control? This ain’t South Korea that K-POP would change the Nation! Nor Japan, that Manga or Hentai would deviate their attention.
You decide first! Who exactly is your Target? And how many of them? You all are well-learned, good-schooled lads, & girls!
© Pranav Chaturvedi 2026