Bahrain is an island nation in the Persian Gulf that is a member of the Arab League and the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Cyprus is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean that is partly occupied by Turkey and has cultural and historical ties with the Middle East.
Egypt is a transcontinental country that spans the northeast corner of Africa and the southwest corner of Asia, and is considered part of the Middle East due to its geographic, cultural, and political links with the region.
Iran is a country in Western Asia that is a regional power and has a history of conflicts and cooperation with its Middle Eastern neighbors.
Iraq is a country in Western Asia that is part of the Fertile Crescent and the cradle of civilization, and has been involved in several wars and geopolitical issues in the Middle East.