Pepe Escobar: The New Axis of Power: How China & Russia Just Changed Iran’s War

US-Iran tensions reach a critical crossroads amid ultimatums and military posturing. This analysis examines the collapsed nuclear deal, Iran's firm stance limiting negotiations to its nuclear program only, and potential strike scenarios. Discussion explores Iran's prepared response capabilities, Axis of Resistance involvement, and Strait of Hormuz risks that could destabilize global markets and trigger economic collapse. Within the BRICS framework, Russia and China's strategic partnerships with Iran challenge unilateral aggression, framing any attack as a broader assault on the Global South. Contrasting war rhetoric with Eurasian integration, the conversation highlights the International North-South Transportation Corridor linking Russia, Iran, and India—promoting connectivity corridors, not conflicts. A new documentary exploring Iran's pivotal role in 21st-century Silk Road infrastructure offers an alternative narrative to escalation, showcasing on-the-ground development of trade arteries that could reshape global geopolitics through cooperation rather than confrontation. Watch the full documentary on Press TV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.