Russia – GCC Relations After the Signing of the JCPOA with Iran

... lacuna by furnishing readers with Russian and GCC perspectives on the issue. Introduction The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iranian nuclear deal, marks an important turning point in the strategic balance of the Middle East area,... ... maintains close ties to the Assad regime and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Together with the increased activity of Shia opposition in Bahrain and the Houthis in Yemen (the latter of which have a debatable relationship with Iran), these developments across the ...