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Who are Iran's allies?

Iran's allies are often other countries with anti-Western stances or shared geopolitical interests, particularly in the Middle East. The story highlights this by noting China, India, and Pakistan sent officials to Khamenei's funeral despite alleged US pressure, suggesting a complex web of international relationships beyond simple alliances.

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Iran says US pressured nations to skip Khamenei funeral

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Who is China allied with? Who supports Hezbollah? What is the Axis of Resistance?

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