Is Iran the new regional superpower?

Is Iran the new regional superpower? Submitted by Kayhan Barzegar on Mon, 06/01/2026 - 18:34 The US-Israeli war has upended the power balance in the Middle East, as Tehran finds itself with significant global leverage A banner depicts missiles being fired behind Iranians who are rallying in solidarity with the government, at Valiasr Square in Tehran on 6 April 2026 (Atta Kenare/AFP) On The Iran war , which began in February with a joint Israeli - US attack, has seen Tehran combine its trans-regional deterrence strategy with its domestic defence doctrine. The strong national and social solidarity that emerged after the war broke out - a clear public rejection of foreign interference - also provided the Iranian state with a significant advantage.