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news The Hindu 2026-04-08

US-Iran conflict strengthens Iranian regional power in the Middle East

Analysis suggests the American-Israeli conflict with Iran has failed to meet its stated goals. Instead, it has solidified Iran's status as a significant regional force in West Asia and the Persian Gulf.


The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has not just failed to achieve its declared objectives but also reinforced Iran’s standing as a major regional power in West Asia, particularly in the Persian Gulf

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