Any neoliberal political theorist claiming that history repeats itself has not looked at the extreme unpredictability and irony of Iranian foreign policy.
Iran: the Strait of Hormuz extends to Oman and the UAE as of today
UAE: according to who?
Iran: * creates new legislative body called Persian Gulf Strait Authority *
Iran: according to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority š
(Iām Iranian so I get to joke about the delusional foreign policy we have atm)