Some American and British officials started discussing a new axis after Russia secured the help of China, North Korea, and Iran in its conflict against Ukraine.
Anger, authoritarianism, and animosity against the US and its allies seemed to be the commonalities across the four nations.
However, Iran’s sales of oil to China and drones and ballistic missiles to Russia for its war failed to materialize when it counted, casting doubt on the countries’ unity.
When U.S. soldiers struck Iranian nuclear sites and Iran was at war with Israel, none of the other three nations hurried to help Iran. The two most powerful of the four nations, China and Russia, denounced the American measures in a formal manner but did little to provide Iran with tangible assistance.
According to Alexander Gabuev, head of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, the truth of this confrontation is that China and Russia did not rush to Iran’s aid. That only highlights the axis concept’s shortcomings.
He went on to say that they are all somewhat self-centered and don’t want to become involved in other people’s conflicts. These conflicts and wars are quite distinct from one another. The nations do not necessarily have the same institutional ties, beliefs, or institutions as the United States and its allies.
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