Answer:
MIDDLE EAST
Explanation:
The history of Mesopotamia, however, is inextricably tied to the greater region, which is comprised of the modern nations of Egypt, Iran, Syria, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, the Gulf states and Turkey. We often refer to this region as MIDDLE EAST.
The middle east is comprised of the Gulf states which are mainly Muslim dominated countries like ( Qatar, United Arab Emirates ) also other countries like Israel and Turkey e.t.c make up this region hence the Greater region also known as the Ancient near east is known today as the Middle east
They thought the best way to avoid being dominated is to destroy them before they can destroy them.
