Iran's Victory and the New World Order; Emphasis on the Rise of the TRCI Block and U.S. Defeat

On June 15, 2026, Ankara and Istanbul hosted specialized meetings on regional geopolitical developments, emphasizing a common point: the era of United States unipolar hegemony has ended, and a new order centered on Eurasian powers is taking shape. This meeting, held under the title 'Iran's Victory and the New World,' received extensive coverage in regional media [1].

The Defeat of U.S. Hegemony and the Shift in Power Balance During the panel, speakers referred to recent conflicts between Iran and the United States, emphasizing that Washington is no longer able to impose its will on regional countries. Ahmad Mohammadi, the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Istanbul, stated at the meeting that America's hollow power has been shattered by Iranian resistance. He emphasized that the world is no longer unipolar and the United States cannot dictate its demands to others [1]. These remarks come as official Iranian authorities in Tehran have also spoken of major strategic achievements in recent confrontations [2].

The Rise of the TRCI Block: A Quadripartite Power Alliance One of the main axes of this meeting was the introduction and analysis of the rise of the so-called TRCI block. This term, an acronym for Turkey, Russia, China, and Iran, was introduced as the backbone of the new world order in West Asia and Eurasia [1]. Analysts believe that strategic cooperation among these four countries is not just a diplomatic choice but a geopolitical necessity to counter Western economic and military pressures [4]. The panel emphasized that the convergence of these powers can guarantee sustainable security without the interference of extra-regional forces.

Iran's Strategic Victory in the Field and Diplomacy Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs, also announced in statements coinciding with the meeting that Iran has defeated the United States on the battlefield and now is the best time to consolidate this victory through diplomacy [3]. He noted that the resistance of the armed forces and the Iranian people forced Washington to retreat from its aggressive goals. In the 'Iran's Victory' panel, Turkish experts also believed that Iran's victory is, in fact, a victory for the anti-imperialist front in the region, paving the way for the strategic independence of other countries [1].

Outlook for the New Order in West Asia At the end of the meeting, participants emphasized that the developments of 2026 represent a historical turning point. With the weakening of the U.S. military presence and the failure of interventionist projects, the TRCI block will take responsibility for managing regional crises. The reopening of strategic trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting of naval blockades are considered the first fruits of this shift in the balance of power, which have also been addressed in recent agreements [2][3]. This meeting showed that political and intellectual elites in the region see the future as dependent on intra-regional cooperation and distancing from dependence on the Western block.