Tehran/Washington, February 2, 2026: Tensions between Iran and the United States have reached a boiling point over the deployment of the US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Tehran. Iran has labeled it an intrusion into its territorial waters, while the US describes it as a deployment for ‘regional stability.’ Khamenei has warned that any US attack would escalate into a full regional war.

China-Russia’s Open SupportChina and Russia have openly sided with Iran by deploying their warships near Tehran. According to Iranian media, Chinese vessels have ‘surrounded’ the Abraham Lincoln, while Russia condemned the US at the United Nations. Both nations stated that US aggression would destabilize the Middle East.

Middle East Countries’ StancesSaudi Arabia and UAE: Support the US, back potential strikes but worried about full-scale war.Turkey: Neutral, calling for diplomatic solutions.Iraq-Syria: Pro-Iran, condemning US deployment.Israel: Firmly with the US, breaking silence on Iran’s nuclear threat.