The relationship between the United States and Iran has been volatile and fraught with uncertainty since the beginning of the year. After Trump announced his withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal in May, the international situation is in turmoil again. Recently, the United States has tightened sanctions against Iran, which has led to a serious depreciation of Iran's domestic currency and a decline in foreign oil exports. Despite this, Iran remains stubborn against the United States. To ** what countries Iran is likely to support, it is first necessary to briefly review the history of Iran.
Ancient Iran established a powerful Persian Empire, and through continuous conquest and construction, Persian culture was widely spread. In addition, since the 16th century, Iran has had Shiism as the mainstream of thought, so it has the support of many Shiite believers. Iran has been dominated by Shiism since the 16th century, and as a regional power, it has a strong appeal in the Middle East. In the current situation, the following countries may support Iran. First of all, the countries of the Persian cultural sphere;Secondly, Shia-dominated countries, such as Syria.
Syria is dominated by Shiites who have supported Iran since the 80s (including in the Iran-Iraq war), so in the current international situation, further proximity to Iran is very likely. Third, countries that support Iran also include those with close interests with Iran, such as Russia and North Korea. Russia needs to find a new foothold in the Middle East to protect old overseas bases such as the port of Tartus. Since Iran has long resisted the United States and aligns with Russia's interests, it has received strong support from Russia.
In addition to the above-mentioned countries, there are other countries that have given Iran a lot of help, including China. Sunnis are the majority in the Islamic world, while Shiites have a small population, so Shiites are in danger of being surrounded and need to support each other. As a result, Iran is expected to be supported by countries in the Persian cultural sphere, countries dominated by Shiites, and countries with close interests. As we all know, the international situation is unpredictable, and there is often a gap between theory and practice. In response to U.S. sanctions, Iran should prioritize strengthening its own strength.
Only by increasing its power will Iran be able to gain more dominance in international affairs and thus break US sanctions.