Iran has been joined in its fight against many terrorist organizations and opposition forces by countries like Russia, Syria, Iraq and China, who have been Iran's strongest allies. Also Palestine, Venezuela, Egypt and France have been supporting the Iranian military with weapons and trainment, they also have been executing airstrikes against the terrorists. These countries have been supporting Iran since the start of the war, while United States and United Kingdom only started supporting Iran in 2021 and 2022, respectively. NATO followed these two countries decisions to join Iran in the fight against terrorists. Groups like Hezbollah, Hamas and Combatant Clergy Association also have joined Iran.