Countries supporting Iran-Israel: The Iran-Israel conflict is still the height of world politics. Although both nations have global backing, the level of support differs—from military backing to diplomatic backing. The following is a reduced outline of who is backing whom up to 2025.
Iran has been supported by governments either opposed to Western hegemony or ideologically sympathetic to them. Their support ranges from strategic alignment to outright defense.
Russia: One of the prime supporters, Russia stands in support of Iran diplomatically and economically. It stood with Iran against Israel’s latest aggression against Tehran and advocated restraint.
China: In response to Western sanctions, China economically props up Iran and demands peaceful resolution of the Middle East.
Syria: While there was a change of government in late 2024, Syria is a partial ally and had backed Iran during the April 2024 missile exchange.
Hezbollah (Lebanon): Funded heavily by Iran, Hezbollah is a vocal anti-Israel call, though recent tensions have toned down activities.
Houthi Rebels (Yemen): Anti-Israel and pro-Iran, they have attacked with missiles in solidarity with Iran and Gaza.
Iraq (Militias): Pro-Iranian militia organizations like Kataib Hezbollah are interested in domestic conflict rather than foreign.
Pakistan: After the Israeli attack in June 2025, Pakistan openly supported Iran and called for Muslim unity.
North Korea: Ideological ally of Iran but not actively participating in the war.
Qatar, Oman, Turkey, UAE, Saudi Arabia: States, though not so openly militarily assisting Iran, have criticized Israeli actions and called for balanced talks.
Palestinian Organizations: Iran assists and finances movements like Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which are vocally anti-Israel.
There remains constant assistance from Western states and some Middle Eastern allies to Israel.
United States: Its strongest supporter, giving billions of dollars in aid and military assistance.
UK, France, Germany, Australia, Canada: All support Israel’s right to defend itself, and in particular, against Iran.
Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Argentina: All criticized Iran and supported Israel.
Egypt & Jordan: signed peace treaties with Israel; criticized missile defense plans while fostered public sympathy for Palestine.
Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan: signatories of the Abraham Accords; support now is cautious.
States Remaining Neutral
There are some states that don’t want to remain neutral:
India: Both countries have defense and trade ties with Israel and India, and India urges de-escalation.
Indonesia, Brazil, Belgium, Sweden: urge peace impartially.
Also read: Israel-Iran Tensions Explode: West Asia on Brink of War
The international split along the Iran-Israel crisis is genuine but changing. With the fluidity of allegiances and increasing regional tensions, diplomacy worldwide will be crucial in determining the next phase of this chronic crisis.
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