politics
March 11, 2026
Russia, China now main beneficiaries of US-Iran conflict
The Washington Post believes that military operations, given the US national debt, which is approaching $39 trillion, could make it difficult for the United States to "compete with much more significant adversaries, notably Iran’s allies Russia and China"
TL;DR
- Russia and China are seen as the main beneficiaries of the US-Israeli military operation against Iran.
- The conflict has led to increased oil prices, benefiting Russia, and has prompted the US to ease sanctions on India for purchasing Russian oil.
- US resources and attention are diverted from countering China due to the Middle East operations.
- The US national debt and depleted ammunition supplies pose challenges for competing with Russia and China.
- The military operation began on February 28, with Iran experiencing strikes on major cities, and retaliatory operations targeting Israel and US bases.
- Key Iranian leaders, including the Supreme Leader, were reportedly killed in the attack.
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