Economist: Alliance of Russia, China and Iran threatens to turn into a nightmare for the West. Plans are being developed between the countries for duty-free blocs, new payment systems and trade routes bypassing Western-controlled territories.

It was previously reported that Beijing intends to support Moscow’s activities in BRICS in all areas. Also, the U.S. is considering expanding sanctions for cooperation between Russia and Iran. In early March, Russia began joint naval exercises with China and Iranian in the Gulf of Oman.