Tehran to Tel Aviv: Israel-Iran conflict sparks global concern
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after Israel’s June 13 strikes on Iran over its nuclear program and anti-Western stance. The US reaffirmed support for Israel, while Iran turns to its regional militias and global allies—China, Russia, and North Korea
With rising tensions in the Middle East, the United States has voiced strong support for Israel. Here's an overview of Iran's major alliances. (Image: News18 creative)
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Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated following a recent Israeli attack on Iran. In response, the United States has reaffirmed its strong backing of Israel. (Image: News18 creative)
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On June 13, Israel carried out airstrikes against Iran, citing Tehran’s advancing nuclear ambitions and its entrenched hostility toward Israel and Western powers.(Image: News18 creative)
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Iran is believed to have the necessary technological know-how and facilities to quickly develop a nuclear weapon, should its leadership choose to pursue that path.(Image: News18 creative)
Iran shares borders with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey, and Iraq, and it has coastal access to the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and the Caspian Sea.(Image: News18 creative)
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Iran’s closest regional partners form the so-called “Axis of Resistance,” a network of militant groups that oppose Israeli and American influence. This alliance includes Hezbollah, the Houthi movement, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces. Syria’s Assad regime was previously a key ally but fell from power in December 2024.(Image: News18 creative)
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Beyond the region, Iran is aligned with an informal coalition of nations—China, Russia, and North Korea—that collectively challenge the global dominance of the United States.(Image: News18 creative)
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Israel’s main strategic partner is the United States. While the G7 countries have voiced their support for Israel’s right to security, they are simultaneously advocating for a broader de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.(Image: News18 creative)
