The article highlights the lack of support from China and Russia to Iran during its ongoing conflict with Israel and U.S. military operations. Despite U.S. officials referring to an ‘axis’ of authoritarian nations, these two countries have not provided substantial assistance to Iran. The situation has exposed the limitations of such alliances. An ambulance burned in an Israeli attack in Tehran last month, underscoring the intensity of the conflict. Although Russia, China, and North Korea have not rushed to Iran’s aid, their reluctance may reflect strategic interests or domestic priorities. The article suggests that while the U.S. and Israel have been actively involved in the conflict, their allies have not followed suit, raising questions about the reliability of international alliances.