The war between Iran and the United States–Israel alliance is unfolding not just on the battlefield, but across the geopolitical landscape. While Washington retains overwhelming military superiority, the political dynamics of the conflict appear far more complex.
From Europe’s reluctance to fully align with the United States to rising unrest in Pakistan and cautious Gulf responses, the coalition behind Washington looks less unified than expected. The strikes on Iran — including the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - have also triggered anger across Shia communities, raising questions about whether the conflict could reshape regional alignments.
Incidents like Kuwait’s controversial “friendly fire” downing of US fighter jets and Pakistan’s delicate balancing between Saudi Arabia and Iran add further uncertainty to the region’s strategic equation.
Is the Iran conflict accelerating the shift toward a new geopolitical order in the Middle East? And could the United States find that winning battles is easier than maintaining political dominance in the region?
OneIndia’s Pankaj Mishra analyses the deeper geopolitical currents shaping the Iran war and the future of American influence in West Asia.
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