Bloomberg
Iran Feels It Has 'New Leverage' In MidEast Amid War with US
Monday, August 17, 2026
Michael Allen, managing director of Beacon Global Strategies and former national security aide to President George W. Bush, stated that Iranian officials believe they possess increased leverage in regional negotiations following US and Israeli military strikes. Allen made the comments during a discussion that also included President Trump's decision to reduce military exercises with South Korea.
