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Simultaneously, the attention turns to Russia and China, with particular focus on Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. For Putin, witnessing the consolidation of international support for the U.S. and its actions in the Middle East raises serious considerations about Russia’s diminishing alliances. The recent attribution of major operations like "Operation Hammer"—targeting Iran's nuclear facilities—without Russian or Chinese support further isolates Iran, revealing a geopolitical realignment where Iran finds itself increasingly alone.