A report in Amader Desh describes how the United States and Israel’s February assault on Iran backfired, triggering severe global economic and political repercussions. According to the analysis, Tehran’s retaliatory actions—disrupting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and striking U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf—caused a worldwide energy shock and market instability. The Russian think tank Valdai Discussion Club, through its program director Timofei Bordachev, views the episode as a turning point that could redefine post–Cold War global order.

The article argues that the conflict shattered the long-standing myth of American military invincibility, recalling U.S. failures in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Despite heavy bombardment and leadership attacks, Iran’s government and military remained intact, undermining Washington’s assumption of quick victory. The piece also highlights China’s strategic dilemma due to its investments in Iran and dependence on vulnerable maritime routes, while Russia benefits economically from higher oil prices but seeks to avoid regional chaos.

The analysis concludes that the Iran crisis signals the decline of a unipolar world and the emergence of new global multipolarity, forcing major powers to reassess their ambitions and limitations.