As Iran seeks to assert its influence and interests, as well as those of its Shia allies, its dispute with the Security Council over its nuclear program has become closely tied to its regional ambitions. After all, the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran would most likely exacerbate violent conflict and a nuclear arms race in the region.
新的地区秩序尚未形成，我们面对着充满危险和混乱的未来。随着伊朗试图维护自身及什叶派盟友的影响和利益，它与安理会的核争端已经和它的区域野心紧密挂钩。归根结底，伊朗的核前景极有可能加剧地区核军备竞赛和暴力冲突。因此，这两个问题必须在解除制裁前成功地解决掉。