Atlantic Council: Iran Dominates Middle East, Outpacing US and Israel

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the American publication Atlantic declared on Sunday that Iran has fundamentally reshaped the power structure in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf. The report, drawing on data from the Mehr News Agency, suggests that Iran’s ascendancy marks a new era where it will be the prevailing power, eclipsing the influence of both the United States and Israel.

For years, Iran faced a power imbalance in West Asia, which was heavily disadvantageous to its interests. The region was dominated by a hostile superpower, the United States, Israel with its nuclear arsenal and military superiority, and key regional players like Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, all strategically and economically aligned with the U.S.

However, the Atlantic Council observes that Iran is now in a markedly different position. The country has engaged in direct confrontations with the superpower and Israel, withstanding severe strikes from their most advanced weaponry. Far from succumbing, Iran has not only endured but has also demonstrated capabilities that extend beyond mere survival.

Consequently, Iran has completely transformed the power dynamics within West Asia and the Persian Gulf. The dominant force in the region going forward will be Iran, not the United States or Israel. Neighboring countries are already adapting to this new reality, and more distant powers are expected to follow suit.

The report further posits that Iran has no need for an agreement with the United States. The prevailing notion that a weakened and impoverished Iran would eventually be compelled to yield to American power, open the Strait of Hormuz, and mend its severely damaged economy has proven to be incorrect. The Islamic Republic has rarely appeared weaker or more vulnerable than it did over the past two years, yet it has consistently defied expectations.