A new world order is taking shape

The American-Israeli aggression against Iran has become a pivotal moment in international relations, having undermined American ambitions for dominance in the twenty-first century.

A blow to American ambitions, a victory for China

The fact that the Iranian regime withstood and skillfully confronted the overwhelming military power of the United States has prompted many Global South media to declare that ‘the clear winner in this war between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran is China. Although Donald Trump has repeatedly declared his victory, in reality, the only ones who can legitimately claim success in this military campaign are the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.’ This is precisely the idea voiced on Al Arabiya by Raghida Dergham, a Lebanese journalist highly respected in the Arab world.

It is noteworthy that on 19 April 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported that the United Arab Emirates had asked the United States for financial assistance, since the United States military operation against Iran had inflicted significant damage on the country’s oil and gas sector. At the same time, the Emirati authorities made it clear that otherwise they would be forced to sell oil and petroleum products for yuan.

The war in the Persian Gulf has once again vividly shown the declining role of Western Europe in global affairs. Not only did Trump practically sideline the leaders of Western European states from participating in resolving the Ukrainian crisis, but he also subjected them to unambiguous criticism for refusing to join his war against Iran. Moreover, the American president openly stated that in its current form, the NATO alliance is outdated, and many of its previous operational provisions must be revised.

Europe is losing its moral authority

Donald Trump’s new line took the leaders of Western........

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