Iran War Strains U.S. Influence in Bahrain, Azerbaijan and Indonesia, Leaked Cables Warn

Leaked State Department cables show the Iran war weakening U.S. credibility and ties in Bahrain, Azerbaijan, and Indonesia as pro‑Iran narratives spread online; officials warn weak U.S. messaging and limited public diplomacy risk eroding trust and urge more agile social‑media engagement to counter Tehran’s influence.