oriented trends as well as the fall of Sadam Hussein regime in addition to Iran's ascendance as a military power with nuclear ambitions, have contributed to the cohesion of GCC member states to face renewed challenges, Prince Muqrin emphasized, calling the GCC countries to deal with the situation with a clear and calm policy in order to rein in Iranian drive. Regarding the Iranian possession of a military nuclear power, Prince Muqrin called for searching for new strategies that guarantee regional security in the gulf region, through mechanisms designed to stop interference in the internal affairs of other countries, respect the sovereignty of states, and refrain from the threat of force in international and regional relations.
