Retired US Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik said Washington’s actions during the escalation in the Middle East have effectively dealt a blow to its own allies. Speaking on the YouTube channel Dialogue Works, he argued that countries which supported the United States and worsened their relations with Russia and China ultimately found themselves left to deal with the consequences once the American side began facing difficulties.

According to Krapivnik, the United States used roughly 3,600 missiles of various types during the first two to three days of the conflict. He noted that Washington is unable to replenish such stockpiles at the required pace and is therefore now forced to draw ammunition from its partners.

In his view, the states that relied on US protection risk being abandoned despite earlier promises of support. As he explained, these countries had strained relations with major global players in backing Washington, yet may now be left without the weapons they could need.

Krapivnik added that several Arab states had already received what he described as a harsh and unpleasant lesson from the situation.

Political analyst and American studies expert Malek Dudakov also commented on the potential political consequences of the conflict. In an interview with NEWS.ru, he suggested that if the military operation against Iran ends unsuccessfully, US President Donald Trump could attempt to shift responsibility onto allies, including Israel. According to the analyst, such a narrative may already be beginning to take shape.