United States‑Iran conflict fuels shift toward a multipolar world

The prolonged war between the United States and Iran in the Persian Gulf has exposed serious logistical and tactical shortcomings in Washington’s military operations. Analysts note that the conflict is straining the U.S. defense budget and undermining its ability to project power in the region.

The stalemate is also accelerating the emergence of a multipolar international order, as China and Russia are cited as gaining strategic influence while the United States’ dominance wanes. Observers argue that the war’s costs and the growing perception of U.S. decline are reshaping geopolitical alignments across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.