There has been turmoil all over the world since America’s war on Iran on 28 February 2026. In this, America is suffering more losses than Iran. The world order has been shaken by competing with the world’s most powerful country, a country with a non-nuclear power. Experts believe that now America’s unipolar image is breaking and all countries are moving towards multipolarity. So will Russia replace America and how will a multipolar world order be created? Understand in explainer…

Question 1: How is the US-Iran war changing the world order?
answer: Before the war between America and Iran started, it was being predicted that if such a war happened, the balance of power in the world would change forever. This is what is happening now. Iran attacked 27 American military bases, in which at least 17 were badly destroyed. Advanced missile defense systems like THAAD were damaged. American aircraft carriers USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford had to retreat. Iran separated from the dollar and started trading in yuan. The world’s energy supply was affected by 20% due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

outcome? Many countries are not fully trusting America for their security, that is, now America’s unipolar image has been broken.

Question 2: Why is Russia’s name rising in the US-Iran war?
answer: Russia is already a big energy player despite the Ukraine war. On April 5, 2026, in the Hormuz crisis, Russia and Saudi Arabia decided in the OPEC+ meeting that both will contribute more than 60% in increasing oil production from May 2026. Russia is calling Saudi and other Gulf countries as ‘good friends’. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia wants to strengthen relations with the Gulf countries. Russia is helping to create a balance against America in the Iran war. Russia-India-China coordination is increasing on forums like BRICS and SCO. Because of Russia, a multipolar world is rapidly taking shape, where America will not walk alone.

Question 3: What are India and Saudi Arabia discussing with Russia?
answer: India is talking about increasing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) imports from Russia due to the Hormuz crisis. Earlier the share of Russian oil in India was 39%, now with the closure of Hormuz, Russia has again become an important source.

Saudi Arabia is also deciding to produce oil together with Russia in OPEC+. Both countries are looking to Russia for energy security. Russia-India partnership is strong in defence, energy and diplomacy. Saudi Arabia is also creating a balance by leaning towards Russia to reduce its dependence on America.

Question 4: What was the meeting of 60 countries and what was its purpose?
answer: On 2-3 April 2026, a virtual meeting of more than 60 countries was held under the leadership of Britain. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Mishri was included in this. France, Germany, Italy, Canada and UAE also participated. The purpose of the meeting was to prepare ‘Plan B’ for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

In this meeting, emphasis was laid on ‘secure and continuously open Hormuz’. India stressed on ‘unimpeded navigation’. Experts believe that this meeting clearly shows that countries no longer want to rely on America alone. If America withdrew, then ways were found to restore shipping through diplomatic and economic means without American help.

Question 5: How is this change affecting the old world order?
answer: The old world order is breaking down. Iran showed that even a small country can challenge a superpower. Countries like Russia, China and India are creating a new balance through BRICS+ and SCO. Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia are now doing ‘multi-alignment’. Same with America, also with Russia-China.

According to the report of Muslim Mirror, this is an economic war, where questions are being raised on the strength of the dollar. The world is now moving towards ‘regional spheres of influence’, but middle powers like India are maintaining a balance in between.

India imports 80-85% of LPG from the Strait of Hormuz. Domestic LPG was kept safe during the crisis, but the commercial sector is under pressure. Delhi increased the daily allocation of 4500 cylinders on 26 March. Relief is being provided by increasing oil and LNG from Russia. India played an active role in the meeting of 60 countries. PM Modi said in Lok Sabha that imports from 41 countries are being diversified for energy security. The old friendship between Russia and India is now becoming stronger.

Question 6: So will the world order change from unipolar to multilateral?
answer: Foreign affairs expert and retired JNU professor A. Of. Pasha says, ‘The impact of the war will remain for 10-12 months after the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Talks between Russia, India and Saudi Arabia will continue. Efforts like the meeting of 60 countries will increase, that is, the world has now moved towards multipolarity to a great extent. Trump has a big role in America losing the title of Unipolar. They played games ranging from promises to stop many wars to tariffs. The entire country suffered loss in this. Now it is clear that no one country will do.

A. Of. Pasha believes that in such a situation, India will have to increase energy partnership with Russia, and will also have to negotiate with Saudi Arabia and UAE for energy. This crisis is not just about oil, it is the birth of a new world order. Russia is becoming important again. India needs to strike a balance in a smart way.

The tension between Russia and Ukraine does not seem to be reducing, even though talks are going on at many levels between the two countries to reach an agreement on stopping the war. Russia again launched attacks on Tuesday targeting energy infrastructure. More than 70 missiles and 450 drones have been fired in it. This claim has been made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

He told that heating has stopped in more than a thousand residential buildings in Kiev. The temperature here has fallen to minus 20 degrees Celsius. Repair work is going on in the damaged areas after the attack. He has called it a deliberate attack on energy infrastructure. Apart from this, there has also been talk of damaging the Mother Land Memorial, the famous building of World War-2.

Russia attacked with more than 70 missiles, including so many drones

Zelensky has also shared a long post on social media X. He told that Russia has used a large number of ballistic missiles along with other missiles. Its number will be more than 70. Apart from these, 450 drones have been used.

Recovery efforts following the Russian strike across our regions are ongoing. Once again, there was a targeted attack specifically on energy facilities – the Russians used a significant number of ballistic missiles in combination with other missiles, more than 70 missiles in… pic.twitter.com/EymOingPiY

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 3, 2026

Russia targeted these areas, accused of taking advantage of winter

He said that these Russian attacks have targeted Sumy and Kharkiv, Kiev, Dnipro, Odessa and Vinnytsia areas. Our recovery is continuing after these attacks. This attack has been done deliberately on our energy infrastructure. 9 people have been injured in these attacks. Residential buildings have also been damaged. He has accused Russia of taking advantage of winter.

What did the Cultural Minister of Ukraine tell?
Ukraine’s Cultural Minister said that the Mother Land monument, a famous World War II building in Kiev, was damaged in the overnight attack. Berejna wrote on social media that this is symbolic and condemnable. The attacking country is targeting memorial buildings built against the destructive wars of the 20th century. He is repeating his crimes in the 21st century.