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Peter Zeihan: Why Nobody Came to Help the U.S in Iran

Thought Leader: Peter Zeihan
July 14, 2026

Despite the large rolodex of U.S. allies, nobody has pulled up to the Persian Gulf to support the U.S. There are several reasons for this, though.

Part of the post-WWII deal was that the U.S. would provide global maritime protection, so nobody else had to; as a result, few powers could help out, even if they wanted to (like Japan, the UK, and France). It doesn’t help that the U.S. launched this operation without consulting anybody, but even if they had, most allies wouldn’t touch a Persian Gulf conflict with a ten-foot pole.

Peter Zeihan is a top geopolitical speaker and strategist who helps audiences understand how the world works. Drawing on expertise in demography, economics, energy, politics, and security, he equips organizations to navigate an uncertain future. A New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Superpower, The Absent Superpower, Disunited Nations, and The End of the World is Just the Beginning, Zeihan is known for turning complex global issues into clear, engaging insights. Contact usto learn more about hosting him.

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