考虑到地区冲突的宗派性质 — — 而伊朗当局要在这一问题上承担相当大的责任 — — 与伊朗合作必须在更广泛的地区合作框架（特别是与海湾国家的合作框架）内进行。
Given the sectarian nature of regional conflicts – for which the Iranian authorities bear a heavy responsibility – engagement with Iran must be conducted within a broader framework of regional cooperation, in particular with the Gulf states.