Iran War Reshapes Middle East Alliances

The FT View argues that the Iran conflict is pushing a realignment of Middle East power blocs, with Gulf states re-evaluating U.S. security guarantees, and a Mecca-defence pact among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signaling regional hedging rather than direct confrontation with Iran. Israel’s actions are seen as destabilising, while the U.S. remains the main defense partner; the alliances emerging are fluid and unlikely to settle into a simple anti-Iran or pro-Israel axis, reshaping regional dynamics for years to come.