WSJ: Oil giants flee Persian Gulf over Iran fears

Classified documents leaked on April 19, 2026, reveal the US conflict with Iran has severely damaged American global credibility in three strategic hubs. In Bahrain, hosting the US Navy's Fifth Fleet has endangered the monarchy's stability under intense public pressure. In Indonesia, successful Iranian digital propaganda has fueled a widespread anti-American wave, causing Jakarta to reconsider security cooperation. In Azerbaijan, fear of Iran's drone capabilities and religious influence has pushed Baku to distance itself from Washington.