7 May 2026

Russian And Chinese Support Keeping Iran’s Military Reconstruction Alive – Analysis

Alex Raufoglu

With tensions high and the prospects for a deal to end the US-Israeli war with Iran uncertain, analysts say a “two-way street” of support from Russia and China is a crucial element of Tehran’s ability to weather the effects of weeks of air attacks and keep its military machine running after severe losses.

At a forum hosted by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy on April 23, experts described deepening partnerships that have helped Iran replenish its military, improve targeting, and blunt Western operations during the conflict. “A decisive factor in the future of this contest will be Iran’s ability to resupply and reconstitute its own military capabilities,” said Grant Rumley, the institute’s senior fellow and director of its program on Great Power Competition and the Middle East.

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