The Global Ripple Effect of the War in Iran

A hypothetical war with Iran has entered its second month, with the White House claiming military success despite Iran's continued ability to threaten Israel, Gulf allies, and global shipping. Diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire are stalled due to a large gap between Washington's and Tehran's positions. Iran is attempting to leverage its control over the Strait of Hormuz to secure a cessation of hostilities and guarantees against future attacks. Meanwhile, Russia has benefited from the conflict through increased oil prices and is reportedly expanding intelligence sharing and potentially supplying drones to Iran.