https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-axis-of-upheaval-goes-to-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-axis-of-upheaval-goes-to-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-axis-of-upheaval-goes-to-war#u141567Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:56:26 +0000The United States is currently at war with Iran, a conflict centered on controlling the flow of economic goods through the Strait of Hormuz. This struggle is the latest phase of a rivalry dating back to 1979. Russia and China are bolstering Iran's war effort as part of a deepening strategic rivalry with Washington. Former National Security Council members Andrea Kendall-Taylor and Richard Fontaine identify Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea as the Axis of Upheaval, noting that these nations are increasing their cooperation while the U.S. faces friction within its own partnerships.Why it