Could Trumpstein's war on Iran trigger a total US collapse in the Middle East?

The escalation of tensions between **Iran** and the **United States** could trigger a regional collapse, forcing an American withdrawal from the **Middle East** and reshaping the balance of power.

## Iran's demands

**Iran** has put forward a series of sweeping demands that, if not met, could unleash a crisis of enormous scale. Chief among them is the demand for a complete withdrawal of US forces from the entire **Middle East** region. To this is added the lifting of all sanctions imposed and a request for compensation for the damage suffered. These conditions mark a turning point in diplomatic and military relations.

## Consequences of a standoff

If the **United States** does not yield to these demands, the repercussions could be severe. **Iran** could annex the strategic **Strait of Hormuz** de facto, controlling a vital shipping route for global trade. It would also continue its attacks on American installations in the region, making a permanent military presence untenable. The reluctance of Gulf countries to host US forces in civilian areas worsens the situation, putting their own populations at risk.

## Dominance under threat

The advance of the **Houthis** in **Yemen** adds another layer of complexity, undermining **Saudi Arabia's** ability to export oil. A situation similar to **Venezuela's** could drive key countries into economic collapse. This could spell the end of more than **35 years** of American dominance in the **Middle East**, a period that began with the **Gulf War** in **1991**. The withdrawal from **Afghanistan** was already interpreted as a move to concentrate forces against **Iran**.