"Going forward, I think what you'll see is those countries, essentially the GCC plus Israel, looking at an alternative infrastructure for energy in the Middle East that bypasses the Strait." Victoria Coates with the Heritage Foundation analyzes how the historic "Carter Doctrine" is being dismantled as Arab Sunni nations increasingly align with Israel and the U.S. against Iranian aggression. Coates adds that Iran's indiscriminate actions have unified regional partners, creating a new dynamic that challenges long-held geopolitical assumptions and paves the way for a redefined security and energy landscape.