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Which countries are members?
The 'Axis of Resistance' is a loose alliance of states and non-state actors, primarily in the Middle East, that oppose US and Israeli influence in the region. Iran is its central member, and the story mentions countries like China, India, and Pakistan sending officials to the funeral despite alleged US pressure, highlighting the complex web of international relations surrounding Iran.
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Iran says US pressured nations to skip Khamenei funeralThis explainer came from a news story
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