Russia and China have strategically backed Iran in the West Asia conflict without directly challenging the United States, risking Gulf states aligning more with Washington if Beijing supports Tehran too closely. The European Times report emphasized that China and Russia aim to weaken US dominance and reshape global power dynamics by aiding Iran. Both countries view Iran as a partner in defiance against American influence, with Russia seeing Iran as a fellow pariah that bolsters the case for a multipolar world, while China seeks energy security and challenges US alliances in the Gulf.
The report suggests that the support from Russia and China for Iran signifies a broader shift away from US-led unipolarity towards a more resistant coalition of states. This coalition is willing to withstand US pressure, endure sanctions, and uphold sovereignty against Western influence. The challenge for the US lies not only in countering Iran’s defiance but also in addressing the network of support that sustains Iran’s resistance.
Highlighting the need for the US to understand that isolating Iran cannot be achieved alone, the report emphasizes the necessity for a strategy beyond military deterrence to counter Tehran. It mentions the importance of blunting China’s economic ties and Russia’s military collaborations to effectively address the erosion of US global dominance caused by the broader coalition supporting Iran.
