Press Release: Veritas Press C.I.C. Author: Kamran Faqir Article Date Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 11:47 GMT Category: Asia | Iran | Defence Source(s): Veritas Press C.I.C. | Multi News Agencies
Tehran/Moscow/Berlin — A deepening web of military cooperation between Russia and Iran, alongside escalating political fractures in Europe’s largest economy, is reshaping the global balance of power. From S-400 air defence systems in Iran to surging support for Germany’s far right, the twin crises underscore a world order under strain.
Russia-Iran Axis Strengthens Amid Western Pressure:
Russia and Iran have entered a new phase of strategic coordination, blending military collaboration with nuclear ambiguity. On July 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, in Moscow for talks centred on regional security and Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. The following day, Iran’s Defence Minister Aziz Nasir Zadeh held a back-to-back meeting with his Russian counterpart, an alignment analysts see as a clear signal of deepening defence ties.
S-400 Testing In Iran?
Unverified reports suggest Iranian crews have undergone training on advanced Russian air-defence platforms, including the S-300 and possibly the S-400. Open-source intelligence even points to a July 26 test of the S-400 system near Isfahan, though Moscow has not confirmed a transfer.
“The pattern of exercises and back-to-back meetings suggests preparation, if not deployment,” said a senior analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, cautioning that full-scale delivery remains unproven.
If verified, the introduction of the S-400 would mark a significant shift in Iran’s air defence, complicating Israeli and U.S. strike planning.
IAEA Oversight Weakens As Breakout Concerns Mount:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports growing “blind spots” in its monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program due to restricted inspector access. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warned that oversight gaps are expanding just as Israel continues its covert strike campaign.
A recent CSIS report underscores that Israeli attacks in June inflicted damage but failed to dismantle Tehran’s capabilities. “The expertise and supply chains remain intact,” the think tank concluded, keeping nuclear breakout timelines dangerously short.
Moscow, The Power Broker, Beijing, The Banker:
While Putin maintains open lines with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, offering mediation on the nuclear issue, Moscow’s strategic objective is leverage. By positioning itself as both supplier and mediator, Russia ensures it remains indispensable in any settlement or escalation.
Meanwhile, China underwrites Iran’s survival. Chinese refiners have been importing nearly 1.5 million barrels per day of Iranian crude in 2025, according to Reuters, defying U.S. sanctions. Yet, Beijing has avoided equipping Tehran with high-end combat systems, leaving Russia as Iran’s primary source for modern military technology.
Israel’s Campaign: Attrition, Not Annihilation.
Independent assessments predict Israeli strikes will resume later this year as weather improves and stockpiles of precision munitions are replenished. Analysts warn the cycle of “strike, repair, strike again” will persist, raising risks of miscalculation and regional war.
Germany: Economic Stagnation Meets Political Fragmentation.
While Iran and Russia consolidate influence, Germany, Europe’s economic engine, faces a third year of economic stagnation and political upheaval.
The DIHK warns that 2025 could mark the third consecutive year of contraction. GDP fell 0.9% in 2023, 0.5% in 2024, and growth projections for this year hover near zero. Structural weaknesses, U.S. tariffs on German cars, and lagging industrial modernisation have deepened the crisis.
Merz Under Fire:
Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who came to power in May promising conservative reform, instead governs in an uneasy coalition with the SPD. The alliance has drifted leftward, prioritising welfare expansion and debt-financed spending, angering CDU purists. Party insiders accuse Merz of delivering “Merkelism on steroids.”
AfD Surge Breaks Post-War Norms:
For the first time in modern history, the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has overtaken the CDU as the leading force on the right, polling at 20% nationally and far higher in eastern states. This rise has shattered decades of political assumptions, forcing fragile coalitions and sparking anti-extremism protests across German cities.
France: A Presidency Trapped In Gridlock.
Across the Rhine, President Emmanuel Macron clings to the presidency but presides over a fractured parliament. The left-wing alliance led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon holds the largest bloc, but not a majority. Prime Minister François Bayrou now faces an imminent confidence vote, threatening yet another round of coalition chaos.
A New Strategic Reality:
The global chessboard is entering a volatile phase:
- Iran gains military depth from Russia and financial resilience from China.
- Russia cements its status as an arms supplier and diplomatic broker.
- Israel persists with an attritional campaign that cannot deliver finality.
- Germany stumbles amid economic stagnation and right-wing resurgence.
- France drifts in legislative paralysis, weakening Europe’s collective voice.
In the months ahead, energy flows, weapons transfers, fiscal discipline, and verification mechanisms, not summit speeches, will define the balance of power.
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