
Iran’s War Reshapes Middle East Security, Rattling US-Israel Plans
The Iran-led conflict has upended Middle East security: Iran’s attacks on US bases and Gulf infrastructure have undermined confidence in the durability of American protection, prompting Gulf states to hedge by seeking new security arrangements (for example, Saudi Arabia’s recent defense pact with Pakistan and Turkey). Israel faces growing international scrutiny and isolation, and prospects for stronger ties with regional partners like Saudi Arabia appear dimmer, signaling a shift away from the US-led security model that shaped the region for decades.




