Circumventing Sanctions: The Impact of Sino-Iranian Relations On Iran Within The Middle-East Power Constellation (Case Study of Iran-Israel Proxy War in Syria)

Due to its hostile behavior in the Middle East, Iran has been sanctioned severely by international community. Despite isolation attempts community, is nevertheless regarded as a powerhouse regional power constellation, owing actions Middle-Eastern proxy wars. Acknowledging anomaly of Iran’s capabilities spite heavy sanctions, this research arguably shows how Sino-Iranian relations paves way for circumvent sanctions. Subsequent learning about China’s support Iran, questions if aforementioned an impact on and status within constellation. Furthermore, also influence towards former’s ability pursuing aims through Syrian war against Israel account sanctions condemnations. Guided concept balancing Stephen M. Walt exploitative model warfare theory, finds having significant effect improving Tehran’s acquisition Middle-East Moreover, concerning Iran-Israel war, are proven mainly affect civil political sphere.