FOUR BIG LOSERS as Iran’s Terror Regime Collapses: Jihad, China, Putin, and the Pathetic EU Bureaucrats
The probable destruction of Iran’s Islamist regime — now unfolding after decisive U.S.-Israeli strikes that eliminated Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and severely damaged the mullahs’ terror infrastructure — is dealing a crushing blow to several of the world’s most dangerous actors and ideologies.
In the broader picture, this long-anticipated reckoning claims at least four major casualties — and supporters of a strong Western alliance are celebrating.
Political Islam
First and foremost, radical political Islam — the hardline governing ideology that has defined Tehran’s rule for decades — has once again been shown unable to withstand the technological superiority and coordinated resolve of a powerful, freedom-oriented coalition.
For years, Iran’s leadership relied on proxy militias, regional destabilization, and nuclear brinkmanship while suppressing dissent at home. Now, confronted by precision American and Israeli force under President Trump’s leadership, the regime’s power structure is fracturing.
The so-called “Islamic Republic” demonstrated it could violently suppress domestic protests, yet it has struggled to endure once the free world drew a firm line. This moment is being framed by supporters not merely as regime change, but as a serious setback for radical Islamist governance as a model for the region.
China
Second, China faces significant strategic complications. Beijing has depended on Iran as a crucial energy supplier, helping power its economy while navigating Western sanctions. After instability in places such as Venezuela disrupted other supply channels, the loss or degradation of Iranian output presents another challenge.
With oil fields and export infrastructure under threat or damaged, China’s energy outlook grows more uncertain. Xi Jinping’s government — already grappling with economic headwinds and domestic pressures — can ill afford major supply disruptions. Fewer reliable partners mean higher costs and added strain on long-term geopolitical ambitions.
Russia
Third, Russia may confront serious structural consequences. President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle have long benefited from elevated oil prices, supported in part by instability linked to Iran’s regional posture, to finance military operations and sustain their governing system.
As the United States — under President Trump — exerts greater influence over global energy flows by neutralizing threats such as Iran’s regime, more of the world’s supply could shift toward Western-aligned oversight.
A sustained drop in oil prices would strain Moscow’s finances, already pressured by sanctions and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. If revenues decline sharply, the Kremlin could face mounting domestic and elite tensions. The weakening of Tehran’s leadership may indirectly undercut Moscow’s position.
Europe
Finally, critics argue that European leadership faces its own reckoning. For years, officials in Brussels and across the European Union pursued diplomatic engagement with Tehran, seeking negotiated limits while warning against escalation.
Now, as President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claim decisive results, some observers say Europe appears sidelined. Questions are again surfacing about whether leaders such as Ursula von der Leyen have exercised effective geopolitical judgment during years of negotiations.
Supporters of the strikes argue this is what happens when American leadership prioritizes strength and deterrence over accommodation. They contend that the Iranian people — long constrained by authoritarian rule — may now have a clearer path toward change. With Tehran’s regime weakened, the strategic balance in the region is shifting.
The broader consequences are still unfolding, and the global aftershocks are only beginning.
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