Understandably, Iran’s empowerment has made America’s closest allies in the region extremely uncomfortable. In their different ways, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and some of the smaller, more vulnerable Gulf states have let their unease be known.
伊朗权力的巩固令美国最亲密的地区盟友坐立不安，这一点其实不难理解。以色列、沙特和某些实力较弱的海湾小国都以不同的方式表达了不安情绪。