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The Iran-US conflict, which escalated dramatically in early 2026, has disrupted global geopolitics by forcing countries to reassess their strategic partnerships and regional alignments. The conflict has triggered economic consequences—including inflation from Strait of Hormuz disruptions—and raised questions about whether traditional alliances will hold or splinter along new lines. This moment is reshaping how nations calculate their interests in the Middle East and beyond, with implications for energy security, nuclear proliferation, and great-power competition.