Iran’s 21st-century leadership reshapes the Middle East after war
TL;DR
A Vox Today, Explained discussion argues that the US–Iran peace deal follows a war that left Iran’s younger, more technocratic leadership in charge, expanding its regional power and undermining US influence; Gulf Arab states are adjusting to coexisting with Iran instead of relying on American bases, signaling a transformed Middle East.
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