Against the backdrop of escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the regional order is undergoing a profound multipolar restructuring. China and Saudi Arabia, among other countries, are actively seeking strategic autonomy, not only promoting de-dollarization and diversified alliances but also gradually reducing their dependence on traditional US hegemony. On the other hand, Iran and its "Arc of Resistance" coalition are using inexpensive drones and proxy networks to build asymmetric deterrence, successfully depleting the air defense systems and military production capacity of the US and Israel through a low-cost strategy.
Faced with complex and costly military expenditures, Washington tends to adopt transactional cooling measures and restrictive military aid to prevent excessive consumption of military power and resources; while Israel is caught in a bottleneck of military production capacity and increasingly serious diplomatic isolation. Geopolitical games have even extended to the field of sports. During the 2026 World Cup, the United States imposed strict visa restrictions and special clauses such as "same-day travel" on the Iranian national team, highlighting that national sovereignty and political calculations often take precedence over international sports norms.
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