Ali Bazergān, an international relations expert from Tehran, stated that Iran should not place its hope in allies China and Russia, as they are not certain of Iran's survival and will not provide strategic weapons or advantages. His remarks were circulated via Iranian Telegram channels.
Ali Bazergān, an international relations expert from Tehran, published a statement via Iranian Telegram channels in which he argued that Iran cannot rely on China or Russia for strategic support, as he assessed that both powers are not confident in Iran's long-term survival and therefore will not provide strategic weapons. The remarks reflect a strain of Iranian strategic thought that is skeptical of the reliability of non-Western allies. As The Zioneer reported on June 16, an IRGC-affiliated analyst similarly warned that Tehran's ability to retaliate would be limited without US involvement, suggesting internal debates within Iran over its strategic dependencies. Bazergān's comments add to the discourse as Iran navigates its relationships with China and Russia amid ongoing tensions with the US and Israel.
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- DevelopingIran deputy defense minister tells Turkish counterpart: We don't trust the US
Source and signal
- Internal intake