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Russia and China Abandoned Iran. Here's Why

Simon Whistler · June 25, 2025 · 18 min video · Middle East

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For years, it was one of the West's greatest geostrategic nightmares.

The emergence of the so-called "access of upheaval" was meant to change

Everything.

This transcript was generated automatically and may contain errors.

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When Iran faced devastating strikes, its so-called allies—Russia, China, and North Korea—stood by. This video explores why the Axis of Upheaval collapsed when Tehran needed it most. Love content? Check out Simon's other YouTube Channels: Megaprojects:https://www.youtube.com/@megaprojects9649 SideProjects: https://www.youtube.com/@Sideprojects Into The Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheShadows Today I Found Out: https://www.youtube.com/@TodayIFoundOut Brain Blaze: https://www.youtube.com/@brainblaze6526 Casual Criminalist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCasualCriminalist Decoding the Unknown: https://www.youtube.com/@decodingtheunknown2373 Places: https://www.youtube.com/@Places302 Celestium: https://www.youtube.com/@astrographics-ve4yq PoliticalFronts: http://www.youtube.com/@homefronts

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