Iran’s Gambit Redefines Middle East | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Six months after U.S. and Israeli strikes aimed to topple Iran’s influence, the region has flipped on its head—Iran not only survived but gained leverage by controlling the Strait of Hormuz, rattling global markets and forcing Gulf states to rethink their U.S. reliance. Israel’s tactical wins have come at a cost: growing isolation and a deepening rift with America, while hopes for Saudi normalization have crumbled amid rising chaos. Experts say Iran now believes it can dictate terms—not just endure—but reshape the Middle East, turning what was once a crumbling regime into a regional…