As Iran stands battered, and likely stands on the verge of defeat, in the war with Israel, Russia and China are anxiously watching the collapse of their principal ally in West Asia. Even if Iran survives,

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had called Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, urging both sides to resolve their differences through dialogue.

Amid escalating tensions following Israel's military strikes on Iran, analysts warn that China may retaliate against the U.S. through Iranian proxies, affecting Middle Eastern dynamics and international relations.