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The Iran-US conflict, which escalated dramatically in early 2026, centers on military tensions between the United States and Iran, with implications for global alliances, oil markets, and regional stability. The conflict has drawn in Israel and affected critical shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about whether traditional geopolitical alignments are shifting. Key stakes include nuclear negotiations, energy prices, and whether this conflict reshapes partnerships between Western nations, Gulf states, and other regional powers.