The Persian Gulf is on the brink of a new order in which Iran has emerged as the main actor in regional developments. The primary goal of the United States and Israel at the onset of the war was to overthrow the Islamic Republic and severely damage Iran's nuclear and military capabilities. It was believed that by eliminating the Iranian threat, opportunities for the formation of a new order in the Middle East would arise. However, Iran, with effective preparedness and strategy, was able to overcome these challenges and achieve significant accomplishments.
Iran's Military and Economic Achievements
The most important achievement for Iran in this war was striking at the military infrastructure of the United States in the region. Iran's missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in the Persian Gulf included targeting aircraft, radar systems, and maritime facilities. These attacks led to a reduction in American interceptor stocks and the transfer of a significant portion of U.S. forces and operations to Israel, Jordan, and Syria. From Tehran's perspective, this process is considered an important step towards the withdrawal of American forces from the Persian Gulf.
Security and Economic Developments
The recent war has also caused doubts among the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf regarding the value of American bases as tools for their security. These bases not only do not contribute to regional security but also expose them to war and economic instability. Therefore, the future of the U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf is now uncertain, and Iran has effectively created doubts in this regard.
Iran has also increased economic pressure on the world through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on energy infrastructure have raised oil and gas prices, leading to fuel shortages, inflation, and concerns about economic recession. Thus, the Strait of Hormuz has become a focal point for conflict, and control over it is accepted as a new reality in the region.
Ultimately, the recent developments indicate a new era in the Middle East in which Iran sees itself as one of the key players in shaping the emerging order. This order will lead to a reduction in military and economic pressures on Iran and may move towards a multipolar structure in which China and other countries will play a larger role.
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