Farah Aburaya, a Political and Security Studies Researcher at the Al Habtoor Research Centre, was interviewed by Qnews on June 12, 2026. The researcher discussed, with another guest, Mr. Youssef Abdelkader, Political Analyst and Journalist, the evolving US-Iran War and its broader implications for regional security and global energy markets.
Ms. Farah Aburaya answered some pressing questions surrounding the US-Iranian conflict and its regional and global repercussions. She addressed Egypt’s assessment of the strategic importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz for Arab economic security and the security interconnectedness of the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and the Suez Canal. The interview also explored the challenges of enforcing any US-Iran agreement in light of the influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), as well as the potential for de-escalation to refocus international attention on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The discussion highlighted Egypt’s diplomatic efforts to safeguard Arab national security, emphasizing the sovereignty of the Gulf states as a non-negotiable priority and the necessity for any agreement to address broader regional security concerns rather than focusing solely on the nuclear issue. Furthermore, the interview assessed the continuing threats posed by Iran’s regional proxy networks, the implications of the conflict for Lebanon’s fragile political stability, and the risk of a diplomatic collapse that could ignite a wider regional war. Finally, Ms. Farah addressed the potentially devastating global economic consequences of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, including its impact on energy markets and global prices.