https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-uses-xi-putin-bloc-to-counter-bessent-s-economic-warfareContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-uses-xi-putin-bloc-to-counter-bessent-s-economic-warfarehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-uses-xi-putin-bloc-to-counter-bessent-s-economic-warfare#u55429Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:16:10 +0000Iran is leveraging a strategic bloc consisting of Russia and China to mitigate economic warfare led by Scott Bessent and increased US military strikes. Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian have reaffirmed the Moscow-Tehran alliance, while Iran has secured backing from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. This coalition aims to shield Iran from the combined economic and military pressure exerted by the United States and Israel during an ongoing state of war.Why it mattersThe escalation follows increased US strikes and economic sanctions designed to cripple Iranian capabilities. By integrating