Iran may 'lash out harder' as Khamenei's death puts Tehran on a war footing, leaving the world bracing for what's next

Iran's strategic allies Russia and China have made strong diplomatic protests, but analysts say neither is in a position to offer meaningful support.

# Iran may 'lash out harder' as Khamenei's death puts Tehran on a war footing, leaving the world bracing for what's next Iran's strategic allies Russia and China have made strong diplomatic protests, but analysts say neither is in a position to offer meaningful support. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/01/us-israel-attacks-strikes-iran-retaliate-china-russia-allies.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*