China, Russia Emerge As ‘Winners’ As US-Iran Ceasefire Barely Holds | West Asia War

The ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran may have paused the fighting, but analysts say it has shifted the global balance of power. China and Russia are increasingly seen as strategic beneficiaries of the conflict, gaining influence as Washington steps back from escalation. The war has exposed limits to U.S. power while creating new opportunities for its rivals to expand their geopolitical reach. As the Middle East recalibrates, the long-term impact of the conflict could extend far beyond the region, reshaping alliances and global power dynamics in the years ahead.