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AustraliaMedicine4 days ago

The real regime change: How the Iran war has forever changed the Persian Gulf and US relations

The article discusses the impact of the Iran war on both Iran and the United States, noting that Iran has become more militarized and distrustful of U.S. deals. It references the cessation of hostilities and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while also raising questions about the long-term effects on regional politics and U.S.-Arab relations.

Donald Trump wanted regime change. Well, he got it: Iran is now a more militarised, securitised state that sees its own society as the enemy, and has no trust in any deal with the US.

Jun 17, 2026

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US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters about Iran (Image: SIPA/Jim Lo Scalzo)

As US and Iranian authorities agreed to cease hostilities and open the Strait of Hormuz last Sunday, all eyes were on the first commercial tankers edging back through the narrow passage. Commentators wonder whether the guns will stay silent and the ceasefire hold, but there are more fundamental questions. What has this war done to politics in Iran and its fragile relations with Arab neighbours in the Persian Gulf? And what of the significant implications for the US as a security partner for Arab states?

As the US and Israel started bombing Iran on February 28, US President Donald Trump called for regime change in Iran, echoing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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CrikeyIndependentCenter4 days ago
The real regime change: How the Iran war has forever changed the Persian Gulf and US relations

The article discusses the impact of the Iran war on both Iran and the United States, noting that Iran has become more militarized and distrustful of U.S. deals. It references the cessation of hostilities and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while also raising questions about the long-term effects on regional politics and U.S.-Arab relations.

Bias read (Center): The article presents an analysis of the geopolitical consequences of the Iran war without overtly favoring one side. It acknowledges changes in Iran's posture and raises questions about U.S. influence, but does not employ loaded language or one-sided sourcing.

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