The potential for East-West conflict over Iran is that Russia and China have both given strong indications of being on Iran’s side. With China, there is this report. The level of Chinese support goes beyond words and economic sanctions. It goes to military aid and prospective military support. Several high-level officials in Russia have criticized sanctions as well as any attack in quite strong language, suggesting “catastrophe” and unknown but large ramifications. The West’s sanctions are backfiring already as Iran arranges oil sales in non-dollar currencies. They are backfiring by creating support for Iran among states outside of Europe and the U.S.

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