Russia and China benefit from the diversion of U.S. resources and rising oil prices, viewing a prolonged Iran war as a strategic win.
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China fears US unpredictability, not weakness. Stability is the precondition for Chinese power. Volatility threatens Beijing’s core interests.
China dominates Latin American trade and infrastructure. US needs DFC, Ex-Im Bank, and fair arbitration to compete. Carrots, not just sticks.
China plans long-term. US thinks short-term. Solar and EV production soar. Washington dismantles climate policy. The rivalry tilts.
Iran’s terror network is subsidized by Chinese oil purchases. The West must fight to win against the authoritarian axis.
No sessions on Iran. Tech firms prefer war gaming China. Munitions stockpiles drain. AI tools face scrutiny over civilian deaths.
US used over 11,000 munitions in 16 days. Iran is no longer a Chinese strategic asset. Xi’s calculus on Taiwan has shifted.
Chinese intermediaries supply drone components and navigation tech. Russia shares manufacturing know-how. Western parts flow through evasion networks despite sanctions.
Oman’s mediation, Qatar’s channels, and Saudi-Iran détente are unraveling. Gulf unity faces Iranian pressure, domestic risks, and potential turns toward China and Russia.
“The Kremlin stands to gain much from war in the Persian Gulf.”