Persons will sometimes ask, how can the Regime’s policies survive for 45 plus years?  How can they keep on doing what they are doing to their citizens and neighboring states, and really to the world?  Here’s an important part of that answer—the continuing support of Iran by Russia and China (for their own individual aims).  Those powerful countries are enablers, a term we have often used in this blog.  They use other countries also for their self-interest.  “Russia and China Give Iran Nuclear Deal Boost,” Newsweek, 8-21-25.  Note also the statement by Russia.  “Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said Wednesday on X: “In other words, an attempt by #E3 to trigger #SnapBack despite their own non-compliance would contradict the fundamental principles of international law.””  Absolutely untrue, whether based on treaty law (the JCPOA), UN Charter (provisions against threats and for self defense, and for international order).

“Iran’s Freeze on Nuclear Inspections Prompts UN-US Crisis Talks,” Bloomberg, 8-21-25.

“Iran holds military drills after big losses in war with Israel,” Reuters, 8-21-25.

Crocodile tears.  “Shipping line denies Iran ties after 16 of its vessels hit with US sanctions,” Financial Times, 8-21-25.