The War in iran is Hurting russia More Than We Thought (video commentary)

03/10/2026

The Iran War is quickly changing the nature of Russia’s war against Ukraine – in significant ways. From weapons supplies (Patriot missiles), to energy prices, much has been made of how Russia benefits from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But this may miss the mark. It turns out, Russia stands to lose far more than they stand to gain from the Iran War, and Ukraine is gaining meaningfully advantages. Whether it be in weapons sales or military expertise, Ukraine is proving it has a place in the global order. In this video, I talk about the full impacts of the Iran War on the Ukraine War, and why it could become a long term game changer for Ukraine.