Iran continues to cooperate with Russia and China across several sectors, including military ties, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
In an interview with broadcaster MS NOW, cited by Politico, Araghchi described Moscow and Beijing as strategic partners for Tehran during its confrontation with the US and Israel.
The remarks come amid escalating tensions after US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on February 28, triggering Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Middle East and leaving more than 2,000 people dead across the region so far, including civilians.
Earlier this month, media reports suggested that Russia may have shared sensitive information with Tehran, including the locations of US warships and aircraft operating in the Gulf region.
The Kremlin has not confirmed any such involvement and declined to say whether Washington had warned Moscow against sharing intelligence with Iran as the conflict continued to escalate.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff said he had “strongly” urged Moscow not to provide Tehran with targeting intelligence.
Deepening Ties
Iran, Russia, and China have expanded their strategic alignment over the past decade as tensions with Western governments increased.
Their cooperation includes defense coordination, joint military exercises, and a series of security agreements that have strengthened links among the three countries.
Russia has previously cautioned the US against launching military action against Iran, while China has expressed political support for Tehran, saying it backs Iran in defending its sovereignty following US and Israeli strikes.
Security cooperation between Tehran and Moscow has also intensified in recent years.
Iran has supplied Russia with domestically developed Shahed drones that have been used in the war in Ukraine.
Moreover, both countries have intervened militarily in support of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during the Syrian conflict.
Iran has also strengthened economic ties with Beijing, particularly in the energy sector.
Despite Western sanctions on Iranian oil exports, Chinese refiners remain the main buyers of Iranian crude, with more than 80 percent of shipments estimated to be bound for China.
