Iran Pushes for Regional Power Shift Amid Hormuz Tensions

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is shaking the strategic balance in the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials have signaled their intent to leverage recent tensions, including their ability to disrupt maritime traffic via advanced but cost-effective drone technology, to reshape the region's security framework. Tehran’s moves suggest it seeks to establish a new regional order on its terms, further challenging the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) alignment wi