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August 29, 2025

China Is Filling Russia’s Shoes as Iran’s Superpower Patron

But its goals are more modest.

When Israel attacked Iran and destroyed its Russian-supplied anti-aircraft batteries, Moscow did not rush to its aid. Nor, so far as has been reported, has it replaced the armaments the IDF destroyed, needing whatever it has for its war with Ukraine. Reza Parchizadeh suggests that the Islamic Republic may be looking elsewhere for support: 

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