Tehran is increasing its financial and military connections with Beijing and Moscow as a strategy to bypass U.S. sanctions, analysts noted. This move supports Iran amid the U.S.’s intensified “maximum pressure” efforts.
As the U.S. heightens its “Operation Economic Fury,” Iran is allying more closely with Russia and China. These nations are seen as partners opposing American power.
President Donald Trump recently introduced what he calls the harshest economic action against any country. Trump warned that any nation or company aiding Iran will face severe repercussions. He posted on Truth Social that this campaign represents “Economic Warfare and Isolation” at an unprecedented level.
The Iranian leadership, represented by figures like Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and President Masoud Pezeshkian, acknowledges the need to adapt to U.S. and Israeli pressure, both militarily and economically.
Behnam Ben Taleblu, from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, remarked on Iran’s strategy to further integrate with Russia and China, which have dealt with U.S. pressure before.
The BRICS bloc, including countries like Russia and China, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization have been significant in Iran’s outreach recently. Trump previously criticized BRICS policies as anti-American.
Iran’s participation in BRICS and the SCO seeks to secure economic benefits and minimize U.S. political and economic pressure, according to Taleblu.
Abdolnasser Hemmati, Central Bank of Iran’s governor, stated Iran’s impending membership in the BRICS-backed New Development Bank, though confirmation is pending.
There are reports of Russia supplying Iran with ammunition and technology, aligning with Tehran’s reliance on Russian support amidst U.S. pressure.
Taleblu identified Iran’s roles within both the “Axis of Aggressors,” comprising hostile states like Russia and China, and the “Axis of Resistance,” featuring regional proxy groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.
Despite potential setbacks in BRICS, the political and military aid from Russia and China remains crucial for Iran.
Taleblu emphasized that Iran acts as a conduit for state support—including resources and technology—to its regional allies, bridging state and non-state threats to the U.S.
A warning was issued about these interconnected threats and the critical need for policymakers in Washington to recognize their growing connections.
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