Iran Uprising Sparks WW3 Fears: China, Russia Ready as US Fighters Eye Middle East

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News18•11-01-2026, 11:27
Iran Uprising Sparks WW3 Fears: China, Russia Ready as US Fighters Eye Middle East
- •Protests in Iran, initially over the Iranian rial's decline, have escalated, raising global concerns about a potential Third World War.
- •Iran's IRGC is on maximum alert, a move considered more serious than the 2025 conflict with Israel, amidst calls for freedom from exiled leaders.
- •China, Russia, and Iran are conducting joint naval exercises in South Africa, signaling potential military coordination and support for Iran.
- •A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster is flying towards the Middle East, indicating possible preparations for strikes against Iran.
- •China has declared readiness to provide military aid to defend Iran's sovereignty against external interference, fearing loss of oil sources.
Why It Matters: Escalating protests in Iran, coupled with US military movements and China-Russia support, heighten fears of a global conflict.
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