Tehran. Protests are intensifying in Iran. These protests, which started with the huge fall of the Iranian Rial, have now reached such a large level that the whole world and especially America’s President Trump is also getting involved in it. The fear is that seeing the oil game worsening, China and Russia may also remain silent this time. In such a situation, the question arises whether the foundation for the third world war has been prepared? If the current situation worsens, will there be bloodshed on the streets of Iran? Then which countries will stand with Iran in this time of crisis?
Iran has placed its powerful military unit, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, on maximum alert. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered that the IRGC be fully prepared. This alert is considered more serious than the 12-day war with Israel in June 2025. Amidst this tension, an old video of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is going viral on social media, in which he is seen appealing to the people of Iran to fight for freedom. Meanwhile, Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has also appealed to the public to protest strongly. He has called upon oil, gas and energy sector employees to go on a nationwide strike and take to the streets on a large scale.
Amidst geopolitical tension in Iran, warships of China, Russia and Iran have reached South Africa. Joint naval exercises are taking place here between the three countries. It is believed that Russia can provide training to IRGC in modern weapons, air defense missiles and radar systems.
Makran, Iran’s largest warship, is present along with Chinese and Russian ships. The South African Defense Force says that these exercises will help in mutual military coordination and sharing of experiences. The Iranian Embassy issued a statement on Friday accusing America of psychological warfare, threatening military intervention, spreading false news and inciting violence. Iran says that all these steps are a violation of the UN Charter and international laws.
Meanwhile, the US Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster aircraft has been seen flying from Germany towards the Middle East. This aircraft is capable of carrying heavy weapons, tanks and soldiers. Some reports also said that American KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft were seen refueling in the Persian Gulf and Iraqi airspace. It is not that only America is engaged in this preparation, China has also come openly in support of Iran and has said that it is ready to provide economic, intelligence, technical or military help to protect the sovereignty of Iran. Many defense experts have said that China stands with the Iranian government against the instability being spread with the support of external forces. Reports are saying that after Venezuela, China will not let its another source of oil go just like that.
