The Atlantic Says US Becoming «Rogue Superpower» After Iran War
The Atlantic says US actions against Iran have deepened global divisions, weakened alliances, and pushed Washington toward isolation.
The military operation against Iran has turned the United States into a «rogue superpower,» The Atlantic writes.
According to the publication, Washington’s actions have deepened the rift with its former allies, strengthened the positions of Russia and China, and accelerated global political and economic instability. As a result, the United States has become more weakened and isolated than at any time since the 1930s.
The article notes that allies previously supported the US even under difficult geopolitical conditions, while Washington’s influence was reinforced through institutions such as the UN and NATO. However, this era is now over: countries that once backed the United States are either distancing themselves or may unite against it, as the publication argues that Washington neither guarantees their protection nor refrains from exploiting them.
Against this backdrop, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Al Jazeera that Washington should reconsider its relations with NATO due to the alliance’s position on Iran.
On February 28, the United States and Israel began striking targets in Iran, including Tehran, with reports of destruction and civilian casualties. Iran is responding with strikes on Israeli territory as well as US military facilities in the Middle East.