Fears of an all-out war have seemingly been silenced by both the US and Irans determination to find a peaceful resolution to the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. However, Iran international editor and presenter Sadeq Saba argued this could be short-lived. He told Express.co.uk in a massive conflict in the Middle East, Iran would likely strike the USAs allies in the region.

He said: I think if there is a serious war between Iran and the United States Iran may ask its allies in Lebanon to attack.

Iran itself may fire missiles against targets in the Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and other countries.

This is because they cannot reach American soil.

But they can reach American bases in both countries.

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Iran has repeatedly said if America uses its bases from any country in the Persian Gulf area, Iran will see those countries as enemies.

And Iran will retaliate.

Mr Saba also explained who China and Russia would side with, in a major Middle Eastern conflict against the US.

The Iran expert said China would likely stay neutral in the conflict.

He noted Russia would be most likely to side with the West but may continue to arm Iran with weapons and technology.

However, Mr Saba explained Russia would not send Russian forces to support Iran or its allies in a major Middle Eastern conflict.

The Iran expert said: The way that history goes when it comes to the crunch is China usually remains neutral.

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Russia will vote with the West.

I remember when there was some kind of a resolution against Irans nuclear activities, Russia always voted with the West.

Yes, Iran is becoming more and more reliant on Russia for weapons and technology.

Although on the surface Russia is friendly with Iran, ideologically they are worlds apart.

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