Hearst Warns: Iran’s Battle Will Shape the Middle East’s Future 
01 February 2026
10:31 - February 01, 2026

Hearst Warns: Iran’s Battle Will Shape the Middle East’s Future 

TEHRAN (ANA)- David Hearst, editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye, argues that the confrontation facing Iran today is not merely a national struggle but a defining battle for the survival of the entire region.
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In an analytical article, Hearst writes that all countries in the region—regardless of the history of their relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran—must now mobilize every effort to defend Iran and ensure the preservation of its sovereignty. He stresses that the current moment demands a reassessment of regional priorities beyond past political differences.

According to Hearst, Iran is fighting to protect its sovereignty and independence, while Israel, in contrast, is pursuing policies aimed at fragmenting and weakening the states of the region. From this perspective, the struggle confronting Iran transcends its borders and takes on a broader regional dimension.

He concludes that Iran’s battle is, in essence, the region’s battle for survival, warning that Arab rulers must recognize this reality—if only for the sake of their own future—before the consequences become irreversible.