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Iran War Update: Tehran Rebuilds with Russian and Chinese Backing as Diplomacy Stalls

ISW/CTP publish daily updates on the Iran war, noting Russia and China backing Tehran to rebuild its missile and drone capabilities during the ceasefire, reports of drone components and satellite imagery flowing to Iran, ongoing US proposals and Tehran’s delays, sanctions pressure linked to Iraqi militias, a possible oil spill near Kharg Island, and Qatar-mediated diplomacy shaping the broader confrontation.