Two interesting articles caught my eyes yesterday
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How US-Israeli war gave Iran all the cards in the Middle East
The article’s main conclusion:
The war may have given Iran “all the cards” because it can endure damage while exploiting global vulnerabilities—meaning the U.S. and Israel risk winning battles but losing the broader strategic contest.
Read it here :
The article argues that the economic impact of the Iran war is hurting U.S. allies (especially in Europe and Asia) more than Iran itself, creating an unexpected imbalance where Washington’s partners bear the biggest costs.
U.S. allies suffer the most
- Countries in Europe and Asia depend heavily on Gulf energy and trade flows.
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As a result, they face:
- energy shortages
- rising prices
- inflation
- disrupted supply chains
The article concludes that the war is economically backfiring: instead of crippling Iran, it is placing the heaviest burden on U.S. allies, highlighting how control of global energy routes can outweigh battlefield outcomes.
