The US-Iran war is creating a "distraction" for both countries, but the success of this depends on the duration of the conflict. Analysts suggest that Russia and China may benefit from Operation Epic Fury but may not be able to capitalise on this opportunity. This could occur if the United States can quickly disrupt the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) control on the Strait of Hormuz, allowing commercial shipping to resume, and if they can also defeat Iran's nuclear capabilities.