Iran war against the U.S and Israel has led to global energy crisis-like situation. The geo-political conflict has landed President Donald Trump in a precarious situation. Now China is exploiting the security vacuum in the Middle East to position itself as a “strategic alternative”, amid growing doubts in Beijing over the viability of US bases…
As the US signalled at a ceasefire in the Iran war, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi spoke with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and once again called for dialogue to end the ongoing war in West Asia, stressing that “talking is always better than fighting.” In the same call, Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi blamed the United…
China said on Wednesday that it “does not agree” with attacks on Gulf nations and condemned all indiscriminate strikes on civilians and non-military targets, in rare criticism of its ally Iran amid escalating tensions in the region. The remarks were made by Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun during a press conference in Beijing.The statement…
Despite Iran’s critical economic reliance on China, Beijing’s response to strikes on its leader was limited to verbal condemnation and calls for de-escalation. China prioritizes its broader economic interests and balanced regional ties over defending Tehran militarily, demonstrating a strategic calculus that favors diplomacy and deniability over direct intervention or security guarantees. When American and…
In a surprise attack, the United States struck Iran’s nuclear facilities — Natanz, Isfahan and Fordow — on Saturday night. Slamming the attack, China said it has damaged the US’s credibility, warning the situation “may go out of control”, according to its state broadcaster. Experts have weighed in on Beijing’s role as Tehran suffers a…