Security experts call Iran an 'existential threat' to Middle East, 'skeptical' about nuclear deal success

The Middle East's future will rest primarily on regional alliances, with Iran looking to Russia and western nations seeking regional partners to strengthen security.

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"But Iran is an existential threat to Israel and the whole region is coming around to view it that way," she added. 

Iran has not taken central focus at the forum, but concerns regarding Tehran’s nuclear and regional ambitions have surfaced during numerous discussions. Recent reports indicate that Iran is possibly weeks away from obtaining a nuclear weapon after developing enough enriched uranium.