NYT: "US Indo-Pacific influence... could weaken due to Iran war"The war with Iran could weaken US influence in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a new analysis. The Iran situation has left many Asian nations feeling they have been pushed down America's security priority list. The Times produced the article with three bureau chiefs from South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, along with one national security correspondent based in Washington, DC. The Times cited the transfer of Patriot missiles and THAAD interceptor missiles from South Korea to the Middle East as an example. The Times reported assessments from government officials and analysts that the Iran war would weaken US influence in the Indo-Pacific over the long term.

Source: International New York Times March 14, 2026 12:22 UTC