Ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections, West Asia faces escalating tensions. We analyze the aftermath of the Israeli elections, Tel Aviv's fear of being abandoned by Washington, and the looming threat of a US-Israeli strike on Iran. Despite backchannel demands for Iranian capitulation, the region is undergoing a massive strategic shift. Gulf states, Pakistan, and Turkey are meeting in Tehran to forge a new, independent security architecture—the "Mecca Alliance"—that includes Iran and excludes foreign interference. Will the midterms alter US foreign policy, or is a devastating regional war inevitable? Tune in for a deep dive.
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