Iran Confirms Military Cooperation With Russia-China Axis as US Bombs Tehran
Key Takeaways
- Iran says Russia and China provide military cooperation as part of a strategic partnership.
- Relations are framed as broad, including political, economic, and military support from Moscow and Beijing.
- The statements come amid U.S.-led strikes on Iran and regional tensions.
Iran Confirms Military Aid From Russia and China
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Russia and China are providing military assistance.
“The interventions in Iran and Venezuela are in keeping with Trump’s strategy of containing China, but also strengthen Russia’s position”
He said Iran has had good cooperation with these countries politically, economically, even militarily.
This was the first public Iranian confirmation of military aid from the CRINK axis.
The Carnegie Endowment had noted that Moscow and Beijing limited themselves to public criticism until now.
China's Jilin-1 Satellites Monitor US Operations
China's Jilin-1 satellite constellation has been recording US operational behavior in near-real-time.
The Jingqi system integrated satellite imagery, aviation data, and public military records.
US officials accused China of enabling Iranian attacks by providing intelligence derived from commercial satellite monitoring.
This creates a structural shift in global intelligence competition.
Iran Controls Hormuz, Crude Surges Past $125
Iran has suspended all foreign vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Araghchi clarified the Strait was closed only to American and Israeli ships.
Oil prices surged past $125 a barrel.
The CSIS warned that closing the Strait would cause significant disruption.
Trump's CRINK Strategy Backfires
The escalation was triggered by US-Israeli strikes under Operation Epic Fury.
The Atlantic Council noted it represented a push toward regime change.
The CRINK axis that Trump hoped to fracture only grew stronger.
Polls showed only 27% of Americans approved the strikes.
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